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Only Economy Class is available on flights from Budapest to Heraklion.

A nonstop flight from Budapest to Heraklion takes 00m, covering 889 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Budapest to Heraklion range from $192 to $312, with an average of $251 over the past 12 months. Anything below $192 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $251 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $122 round-trip via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared to $252 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $36–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Wizz Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $179 to $454. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Budapest to Heraklion are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $554, which is 354% above the typical average for this route.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• Europcar
• Final Rentals

Flights from Budapest to Heraklion usually depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

One-stop flights from Budapest to Heraklion most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 69% of one-stop connections
• Vienna Intl (VIE) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Budapest to Heraklion. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $222 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $315, a difference of $93.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 04m, compared with 6h 16m via Vienna Intl (VIE) and 13h 14m via Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG).

Heraklion is 1 hour ahead of Budapest (Eastern European Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Budapest to Heraklion flights:

• Wizz Air: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Wizz Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.