Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Vienna International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Vienna's timezone is UTC+1, making Vienna one hour behind Heraklion.
You can choose from seven weekly Heraklion Airport to Vienna International Airport flights. The 10:15 departure with Austrian is the earliest flight you can take. Austrian operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your HER to VIE flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Vienna (and then discovering more of Austria!) is a snap with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Vienna International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Ryanair.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Vienna International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between HER and VIE:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Kos Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Vienna International Airport flight is $42. A return ticket right now is $103. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HER to VIE.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Vienna International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from HER land on schedule 80.18% of the time.
To reach Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 15 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near HER. Whether you're catching an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Vienna International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
If you have a late Heraklion Airport to Vienna International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near VIE:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vienna International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve to explore Vienna and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Vienna International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
From Vienna International Airport, Vienna is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to Vienna International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Vienna. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Heraklion Airport to Vienna International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HER to VIE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.
Linz is another standout destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without visiting Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.