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Among airlines operating Heraklion to Edinburgh flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection

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

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

• easyJet
• Jet2

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

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 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.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £219 return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with £260 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £48–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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 Edinburgh most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 7% of one-stop connections

Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Heraklion to Edinburgh route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £236 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £497, a difference of £261. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Heraklion to Edinburgh route, 43% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 0 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh Waverley Station, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 14:05 and lands at 18:43
• Latest: departs at 23:25 and lands at 04:03.

The flight takes about 4h 38m.

A direct flight from Heraklion to Edinburgh takes 4h 38m, 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 £145 to £853. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Heraklion to Edinburgh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £151, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

easyJet is the only airline operating Heraklion to Edinburgh flights. 57% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 24m, compared to 8h 48m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 11h 11m via Zurich (ZRH).

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

Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Alamo
· Europcar
· Budget

Return flights from Heraklion to Edinburgh range from £233 to £277, with an average of £260 over the past 12 months. Anything below £233 counts as a good deal.