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Among airlines operating London Luton Airport 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 London Luton Airport and Heraklion. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• easyJet
• Jet2

Flights from London Luton Airport to Heraklion usually depart from London Luton (LTN) 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.

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Luton Airport to Heraklion.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £167 return via Milan Malpensa (MXP), compared with £259 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£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 British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Connecting flights from London Luton Airport to Heraklion most commonly pass through:

• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 88% of one-stop connections
• Milan Malpensa (MXP) – 13% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 101% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 51% on the London Luton Airport to Heraklion route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £166 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £336, a difference of £170. 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 London Luton Airport to Heraklion route, 40% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 54 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 11:32
• Latest: departs at 15:55 and lands at 19:57.

The flight takes about 4h 02m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of £252. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Luton Airport to Heraklion takes 4h 02m, covering 1,697 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 £142 to £682. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Luton Airport to Heraklion are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £52, which is 57% below the typical average for this route.

Morning 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 20m, compared to 12h 17m via Milan Malpensa (MXP).

Heraklion is 2 hours ahead of London Luton Airport (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 London Luton Airport to Heraklion range from £193 to £330, with an average of £252 over the past 12 months. Anything below £193 counts as a good deal.