Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion is six hours ahead of New York and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your EWR to HER flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Heraklion Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between EWR and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Right now, AED 1,143 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 2,475. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from EWR to HER if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Heraklion Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
When it comes to Newark Liberty International Airport's on-time performance, 73.3% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near EWR. Whether you've booked an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Book a hotel near HER if you have a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometers away.
Getting to the center on public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Heraklion Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Heraklion in February.
When booking your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Heraklion Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from EWR to HER around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 322 kilometers away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Time for another stop? Head for Acharnes. It's roughly 338 kilometers north of Heraklion and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.