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

• Earliest: departs at 05:55 and lands at 09:59
• Latest: departs at 22:10 and lands at 02:14.

The flight takes about 4h 04m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from London to Heraklion takes 4h 04m, covering 1,674 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 to Heraklion range from £205 to £378, with an average of £285 over the past 12 months. Anything below £205 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 8% below the route average of £285. 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 £125 return via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared with £293 for direct.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Jet2 has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London to Heraklion flights are:

• British Airways: 83% on time
• Jet2: 74% on time
• easyJet: 64% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 73% of the time.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on London to Heraklion flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Heraklion are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £68, which is 52% 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 to Heraklion may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually 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 to Heraklion route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

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

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from London to Heraklion. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £241 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £350, a difference of £109.

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 and Heraklion. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• British Airways
• Jet2

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 47m, compared to 6h 55m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) and 7h via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH).

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

Among airlines operating London to Heraklion flights:

• easyJet: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers free seat selection
• Jet2: offers free seat selection
• Corendon Airlines Europe: 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
• Jet2: 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.

There is only one public bus run by KTEL that can connect you from the Heraklion Airport to nearby Heraklion. Tickets cost approx. 2€ (£1.80) and the service runs every 10-15min from 6:00 – 12:00 and can be purchased from the bus driver. For those travelling to nearby Chania or Rethymno, you can connect to regional buses in Heraklion. Alternatively, there are taxi ranks outside the airport, with prices to Heraklion generally around 20€ (£17.30).

If you’re flying from Gatwick Airport (LGW), the airport has a range of different services available for families. Services include a dedicated family lane through airport security, and Boots the chemist offers a service where you can order baby food and formula online to be picked up once you pass through security. Once you are in the departure lounge, you can find kids zones' in the North and South Terminals.

Those flying from London City Airport (LCY) can choose to relax in style at either the First Class Lounge or the Business Lounge. If you do not have a first or business class ticket, you can pay to enter these lounges for £95 per person and £35 per person respectively. The lounges are both located at the nearby Jet Centre Facility and offer a range of complimentary food and drink, as well as a direct escort to your aircraft when it is ready for departure.

Travellers flying from Heathrow Airport have a wide range of dining options depending on which terminal they are in. If you’re looking for a drink or some bar snacks, you can find the Flying Chariot Wetherspoons Bar and Restaurant in Terminal 2, while those just looking for a quick snack can find a Giraffe Stop at Terminal 3. Terminal 4 has Comptoir Libanais with authentic Lebanese cuisine and you can find pastries at Carluccio’s in Terminal 5.

If you’re a UK citizen, you won’t need a visa when you travel to Heraklion Airport provided you aren’t staying longer than 90 days. For stays that are longer than this, you will have to speak to the Greek Embassy prior your travel. It’s also essential that you check your passport has at least 3 months remaining on it from the day you plan to depart the Greek island.

If you get to Heraklion Airport late at night, you can stay at a hotel near the airport before continuing your journey. For instance, Sofia Hotel is around a 5min taxi journey from the terminal. This hotel also has a 24/7 reception desk, which means you can arrive at a time suitable for you.

It’s possible to find flights that complete this route releasing fewer emissions. For example, British Airways produces about 44% less than the industry standard. Therefore, rather than roughly 585 kg of CO2 per passenger being released, it emits about 325 kg.

If you want to stay in touch with friends and family or get some work done during the flight, you can search for airlines that provide free Wi-Fi. For example, British Airways offer internet to passengers for the entirety of the journey.