Travelling from London to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
You can select from a number of airports when planning a flight from London to Heraklion Airport (HER). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Take a direct flight from London to Heraklion Airport and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 10 minutes.
Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion. The city operates in the UTC+2 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Heraklion Airport (HER) is the most popular route. There are 29 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with easyJet at 22:15. Choose the first LHR to HER departure operated by Jet2 at 05:55 if you want to get going earlier.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from London to HER.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Fly without interruptions from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Heraklion Airport (HER) operate from here.
When departing from LHR, you can catch a direct flight from London to Heraklion Airport with British Airways.
We make it easy to find a flight from London to HER that includes a stopover. To see your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between LHR and HER include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the best route and available public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from London to Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) operates direct flights from London to Heraklion Airport (HER).
There are numerous airlines that operate direct flights from London to HER. Compare your options below to see which carrier works best with your trip plans leaving from LGW:
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Heraklion Airport, check out these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to HER? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HER if you have a late flight from London to Heraklion Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion takes about 9 minutes by car. It's approximately 3 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It typically takes 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Heraklion Airport is 47 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 109 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap tickets from London to HER by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
You'll land the best savings on your tickets from London to Heraklion Airport if you plan your break for August. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if the price has dropped. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time searching for cheap tickets from London to HER every day.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London to Heraklion Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from London to Heraklion Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Heraklion, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Heraklion. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from London to HER during then and you can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from London to Heraklion Airport in January when temperatures average between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Heraklion
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Heraklion right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from London to Heraklion Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Venetian Walls and Tomb of Nikos Kazantzakis and Koules Fortress are top attractions which should feature on any good Heraklion itinerary.
Complete your Heraklion trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from London to Heraklion Airport to track down your perfect ride. Browse our car rentals in Heraklion and compare your options in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.