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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Birmingham to Heraklion:

• Earliest: departs at 05:35 and lands at 09:40
• Latest: departs at 17:35 and lands at 21:40.

The flight takes about 4h 05m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Birmingham to Heraklion.

A direct flight from Birmingham to Heraklion takes 4h 05m, covering 1,767 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.

Return flights from Birmingham to Heraklion range from £250 to £423, with an average of £347 over the past 12 months. Anything below £250 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 43% below the route average of £347. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £131 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with £365 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£76 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 Jet2. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-way fares from Birmingham to Heraklion are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £208, which is 108% above the typical average for this route.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Birmingham to Heraklion usually depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 54% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Birmingham to Heraklion. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £285 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £393, a difference of £108.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Birmingham and Heraklion. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Jet2
• easyJet

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 12m, compared to 7h 47m via Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and 8h 40m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Heraklion is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Birmingham to Heraklion flights:

• Jet2: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: 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:

• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• TUI Airways: a cabin bag in Economy class class
• easyJet: a checked bag in Economy class class

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