Travelling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Bucharest and Heraklion are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Take your pick of seven weekly Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with Wizz Air Malta is the earliest flight you can take. Wizz Air operates the latest service of the day at 21:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your OTP to HER flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Heraklion holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Greece:
Wizz Air Malta is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between OTP and HER include:
Athens International Airport
Vienna Airport
Thessaloniki Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Currently, £24 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £51. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from OTP to HER by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from OTP to HER.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Bucharest Otopeni Airport from central Bucharest, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kms (10 miles) from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near OTP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and experience more of Heraklion and beyond.
Booking your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you want to explore Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OTP to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Heraklion, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey about 322 kms (200 miles) north-west to Athens to check off its top attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.



