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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion:

• Earliest: departs at 06:15 and lands at 10:17
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 02:12.

The flight takes about 4h 02m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion takes 4h 02m, covering 1,664 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 London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion range from £210 to £369, with an average of £286 over the past 12 months. Anything below £210 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 10% below the route average of £286. 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 £211 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with £292 for direct.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while easyJet has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion flights are:

• British Airways: 80% on time
• easyJet: 65% on time
• Jet2: 61% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 69% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £33–£75 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 British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £91, which is 32% below 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 London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion route, 31% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion most commonly connect through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £240 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £359, a difference of £119.

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

3 airlines operate flights between London Gatwick Airport and Heraklion. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• British Airways
• Jet2

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 21m, compared to 7h 27m via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) and 7h 52m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: 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:

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

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

Passengers who have booked the Basic fare for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion on airBaltic are allowed to bring one carry-on bag and one personal item. The carry-on luggage must not weigh more than 8 kg, and the personal item must fit under the seat. Passengers who have booked the Economy fare are allowed to bring one carry-on bag weighing up to 8 kg and one checked baggage weighing up to 20 kg.

Passengers can take bus number 78 from HER. The journey will take approximately 20 minutes and the cost for a ticket is 2EUR (1.50 GBP). Taxis are also available at the airport and take about 15 minutes to the city centre. The price ranges depending on the exact drop-off location but will range between 17-22 EUR (15-20 GBP). The airport shuttle takes approximately 15-20 minutes and will cost about 12-18 EUR (10-15 GBP) per person.

ITA Airways offers three classes of service: Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class. Economy Class includes complimentary in-flight meals and beverages, personal in-flight entertainment, and comfortable seating while Premium Economy: includes all the amenities of Economy Class, as well as additional legroom, wider seats, priority boarding, and enhanced meal options. Business Class includes all the amenities of both Economy and Premium Economy classes, along with fully reclining seats, gourmet meals, premium beverages, and access to the airline's lounges.

Lufthansa has Business Class lounges in airports that provide business-class passengers with a place to relax or work before their flight. They offer services such as free Wi-Fi, complimentary beverages, snacks, and meals. Business Class passengers on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion are additionally provided with priority check-in and boarding, enabling them to board the airline faster by skipping the lines.