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Among airlines operating Edinburgh to Heraklion flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

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

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

• easyJet
• Jet2

Flights from Edinburgh to Heraklion usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

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

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Edinburgh to Heraklion:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £217 return via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA), compared with £361 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £39–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by easyJet and TUI Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 6% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Edinburgh to Heraklion route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £296 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £394, a difference of £98. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Earliest: departs at 14:10 and lands at 18:38
• Latest: departs at 16:10 and lands at 20:38.

The flight takes about 4h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 32% below the route average of £349. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Edinburgh to Heraklion takes 4h 28m, covering 1,954 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £141 to £1,341. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Edinburgh to Heraklion are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £159, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 58m, compared to 9h 16m via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and 9h 34m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

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
• ABBYCAR
• Europcar

Return flights from Edinburgh to Heraklion range from £267 to £428, with an average of £349 over the past 12 months. Anything below £267 counts as a good deal.