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

• Earliest: departs at 06:15 and lands at 10:32
• Latest: departs at 18:35 and lands at 22:52.

The flight takes about 4h 17m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Sheffield to Heraklion takes 4h 17m, covering 1,792 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 Sheffield to Heraklion range from £250 to £398, with an average of £316 over the past 12 months. Anything below £250 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 31% below the route average of £316. 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 £146 return via Geneva Geneve-Cointrin (GVA), compared with £326 for direct.

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

• Jet2: 65% on time
• easyJet: 61% on time
• Corendon Airlines: 59% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 63% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £35–£75 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.

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 Sheffield to Heraklion usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Morning 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 Sheffield to Heraklion route, 37% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 57m.

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

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Sheffield to Heraklion. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £297 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £336, a difference of £40.

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

• Jet2
• easyJet
• Corendon Airlines Europe

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 27m, compared to 7h 39m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 8h 12m via Duesseldorf Intl (DUS).

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

Among airlines operating Sheffield to Heraklion flights:

• easyJet: 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:

• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• easyJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Corendon Airlines Europe: 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.

It’s easy to travel to Manchester Airport ahead of your flight to Heraklion. You can get a Northern train from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station to the terminal in approximately 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can opt for a taxi, which takes in the region of 25 minutes.

It’s a good idea to check the baggage policy of your airline before you travel as this can vary from operator to operator. This will help you ensure that you aren’t charged unnecessarily at the airport for excess weight or size. You can find out how many bags you can take on flights with you when you book. For example, Jet2 permits one item of cabin baggage, but if you want to take checked luggage this costs extra.

You can use the KAYAK search engine to list flights by least CO2 emitted. This is great for travellers that want to have less impact on the environment. For example, British Airways completes this route releasing about 47% less CO2 than the industry average. Therefore, instead of 660 kg CO2 per passenger being emitted, it releases around 349 kg CO2.

Whilst there are direct flights available on this route, you might find it more convenient to fly indirect. If so, common stopover locations include Barcelona Airport (BCN), which is often used by Vueling, and Dusseldorf Airport (DUS), which is a common transfer location for Eurowings.