Flight from Vienna (VIE) to Heraklion - Crete (HER) from 184 EUR
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Travel relaxed and comfortably from Vienna to Heraklion - Crete
A flight from Vienna (VIE) to Heraklion - Crete (HER) is a well-deserved summer holiday and the perfect opportunity to get away from everyday life and explore new places.
As a passenger of Austrian Holidays, you can look forward to a comfortable trip in a friendly and relaxed Austrian atmosphere. We offer you access to various amenities – both before departure and on board. With online check-in options, you can conveniently check in before arriving at the airport and reserve a seat in advance. Austrian Holidays also offers special deals for sports baggage and culinary treats from our top caterer DO&CO that are sure to delight guests both big and small. With our eJournals, you can download your favorite newspaper or a children’s magazine for your little one directly to a personal device before takeoff. This way the holidays start for your whole family the moment you board our plane.
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Unwind during the 2:25 hours of flight time and land feeling like new at your destination. With Austrian Holidays, you’ll start your summer holiday off rested and refreshed.
Flying from Vienna to Heraklion - Crete: tips and information for your trip
Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, welcomes its visitors with a variety of sights and museums, a beautiful old town and the Venetian harbour.
Iraklion, as the Greeks call it, is located in the northern part of the island and has about 170,000 inhabitants, making it one of the largest cities in the whole of Greece. Visitors can undertake tours to the surrounding area from here, with the world-famous palace of Knossos being a particularly great place to visit.
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How do I get to my accommodation after my flight from Vienna to Heraklion?
The Iraklio "Nikos Kazantzakis" airport (the author of the famous "Alexis Zorbas") is located on a cliff directly by the sea. There are regular buses that will take you to the city centre within about 20 minutes after your Vienna-Heraklion flight. It is also possible to take a taxi or hire a car.
Worthwhile activities after your flight Vienna–Heraklion
- Discover the Venetian harbour and the old town: The Venetian harbour is considered the city's landmark and is a great place to promenade. Stroll to the Venetian fort of Koúles while enjoying the sea and the blue sky. In the lively old town you will find a variety of great shopping opportunities as well as countless cafés, tavernas and restaurants.
- Visit the Palace of Knossos: The ancient palace or its remains, to be more precise, are located about five kilometres south of Heraklion. This important building dates back to the Minoan civilization and is one of the most famous sights in Greece. After your Vienna-Heraklion flight, you should plan a full day for visiting the palace.
- Bathing on the beaches: There are some beautiful beaches close to Heraklion, including Ammoudara Beach and Aghia Pelagia Beach. Also, you can go swimming at some of the beaches that are located near the centre.
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On flights with a duration of up to 179 minutes, you can purchase a wide selection of snacks, sandwiches, and drinks on board. For flights longer than 179 minutes, we will serve you a hot sandwich and both cold and hot beverages free of charge.
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On Austrian charter flights (4-digit flight number), you are allowed to bring one piece of checked baggage up to 23kg. If your baggage exceeds the allowance, it is considered excess baggage. More information about checked baggage.
On Austrian charter flights, there are 3 seat categories available: Standard Seat, 12 EUR; Preferred Seat (rows 1-3), 17 EUR; XL Seat, 25 EUR. More on seat reservation.