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

• Jet2
• easyJet

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

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

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £170 return via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC), compared with £330 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £33–£74 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 Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Zurich (ZRH) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 25% of one-stop connections

Zurich (ZRH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Heraklion to Birmingham route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 62%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £221 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £570 – a £350 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in Birmingham are Utilita Arena Birmingham, Birmingham Hippodrome, and International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Birmingham on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 00:20 and lands at 04:45
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 04:10.

The flight takes about 4h 25m.

A direct flight from Heraklion to Birmingham takes 4h 25m, 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.

One-way fares from Heraklion to Birmingham are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £117, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Istanbul (IST) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 41m, compared to 9h 14m via Zurich (ZRH) and 14h 49m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

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

Birmingham Airport (BHX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· DRIVALIA
· GREEN MOTION
· Wheego
· Alamo
· Budget

Return flights from Heraklion to Birmingham range from £221 to £447, with an average of £308 over the past 12 months. Anything below £221 counts as a good deal.