Flying from London to Heraklion Airport (HER): What you need to know
You can take your pick of a range of airports when planning a flight from London to Heraklion Airport (HER). Check out your options for jetting out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
4 hours 5 minutes is the average duration of a direct London to Heraklion Airport flight.
Heraklion is two hours ahead of London. Heraklion Airport is located in Heraklion, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
You can pick from 4 direct services each week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Heraklion Airport (HER). This is the busiest route, with British Airways offering a 7:50am departure from LHR to HER.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to HER. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Heraklion Airport (HER) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
British Airways is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from London to Heraklion Airport jetting out of LHR.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LHR and HER is British Airways.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from London to HER with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and HER include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Heraklion Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider beginning your travels from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Heraklion Airport (HER) plane ticket from this hub.
Top airlines that have direct flights from London to HER leaving from LGW include:
easyJet is the most popular choice for travellers flying from LGW to HER.
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to Heraklion Airport. Check out these connections between London Gatwick Airport and HER:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to HER flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Board once and be on your way from Stansted Airport (STN). Direct flights from London to Heraklion Airport can be booked from here.
You can fly out of STN with Jet2. This leading carrier offers direct London to HER plane tickets.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between STN and HER is Jet2.
Choosing a plane ticket from London to Heraklion Airport (HER) with a stop or two can give you more departure time choices along with better fares. When leaving from Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on your way to HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
STN is around 64 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Heraklion Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Heraklion Airport (HER)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Heraklion Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near HER:
Travel at your own pace with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and find adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your London to Heraklion Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Central Heraklion is around 3 kilometres from Heraklion Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Heraklion Airport (HER)
$58 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Heraklion Airport. A return flight starts from $162. These prices may change based on availability.
Book four months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to HER.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for landing cheap London to Heraklion Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from London to Heraklion Airport (HER). Plan your visit to Heraklion in February for a quieter experience.
Lock in a London to HER plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Heraklion to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Heraklion Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Heraklion
After booking your flight from London to Heraklion Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Heraklion:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Heraklion when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Minoan Palace of Knossos followed by Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour.
Explore more of Greece
Chania is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen Heraklion. Around 105 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Cabana Mare Beach Resort, Love Sunsets and Katholiko Bay.
Kos is another well-known destination in Greece and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Heraklion. No journey is complete without seeing Christina 3 Island Cruise, Ancient Agora and Castle of the Knight of Saint John.
