Flights from Vantaa Airport HEL to Heraklion Airport HER
Flying from Helsinki Vantaa to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is relatively easy as there are 4 who offer direct flights. These airliners include Sunclass Airlines, DAT, AlphaSky and Finnair. The official airport code for Helsinki Vantaa is HEL and for Nikos Kazantzakis Airport it is HER.
The cost of ticket prices to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Greece can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.
Travellers planning to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).
If you are renting a car at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL):
- Private Transfers to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
- Buses to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
- Taxis to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
- Train Services to/near Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Ensure your arrival at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
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- Private transfers at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
- Buses from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
- Taxis from Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
- Train services at or near Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Finnair | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 07:20 | 16:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Sunclass Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 08:00 | 08:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
DAT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 07:20 | 07:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
AlphaSky | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:40 | 20:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Finnair. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers AY1871 and AY1881 with times between 07:20 and 16:45.
If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Finnair direct at finnair.fi.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

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Thursday | 08:00
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Friday | 07:20
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Sunday | 07:20
16:45
20:40
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Instead of flying from Helsinki Vantaa you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Tallinn Ulemiste to Heraklion | 0 | 3 Hours 57 Minutes |
A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.
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