Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK): what you need to know
New York's timezone is UTC-4, making New York six hours behind Heraklion.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your HER to JFK flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. These are the top stopovers between HER and JFK:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
$302 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $641. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from HER to JFK, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HER to JFK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights leaving Heraklion Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of HER.
To get to Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it'll take around 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Heraklion Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HER:
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider staying in a hotel near JFK if you're catching a late Heraklion Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a John F. Kennedy International Airport rental car and discover New York and beyond with your own set of wheels. Budget, Dollar and Sixt are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from John F. Kennedy International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to central New York
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central New York. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to New York in May.
When booking your flight from Heraklion Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in New York, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to JFK in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
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