Flying from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion three hours 30 minutes behind Bengaluru.
To ensure you catch your BLR to HER flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kempegowda International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BLR and HER:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kempegowda International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is $519. A return fare is currently $857. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BLR to HER if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Heraklion Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kempegowda International Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
BLR's address is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
When it comes to Kempegowda International Airport's on-time performance, 71.17% of flights complete their journey on time.
Kempegowda International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Bengaluru. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BLR:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're arriving on a late Kempegowda International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near HER:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and chase adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Kempegowda International Airport to Heraklion Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BLR to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its top sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Any journey through Greece isn't complete without visiting Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are among the highlights in this destination, which is about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.
