Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion is six hours ahead of Detroit and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Your DTW to HER flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Heraklion Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between DTW and HER include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
$757 is currently the best price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,398. These prices can change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from DTW to HER, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Heraklion Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DTW to HER.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.1% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DTW:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're arriving on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near HER:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and venture far and wide through Heraklion and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Heraklion. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to explore Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DTW to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Heraklion, now it's time to explore more of Greece. Journey around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its top sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Any journey through Greece isn't complete without visiting Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just two of the highlights in this destination, which is around 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.
