Travelling from London to Heraklion International Airport (HER): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from London to Heraklion International Airport (HER). Check out your options for flying out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN).
Take off on a direct London to Heraklion International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London. Heraklion International Airport is located in Heraklion.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Heraklion International Airport (HER) is the busiest route, with 4 direct services every week. You can travel from LHR to HER on British Airways's 7:50am flight.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from London to HER. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious 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). Nonstop flights from London to Heraklion International Airport (HER) can be booked from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from London to Heraklion International Airport with British Airways. This top carrier operates departures from LHR.
British Airways is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from LHR to HER.
British Airways ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 100.0% of services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from London to HER that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LHR and HER include:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
LHR is about 24 kms (15 miles) from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from London to Heraklion International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider starting your journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Heraklion International Airport (HER) plane ticket from this popular hub.
You can pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from London to HER departing from LGW. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
EasyJet is the go-to airline for bookings on the LGW to HER route.
Fly with British Airways if you're looking for punctuality. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Heraklion International Airport arrive as scheduled 92.0% of the time.
Split up your flight from London to Heraklion International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and HER include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
You can arrive at LGW from the centre of London in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to HER flight? Kick back in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them arriving on schedule.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from London to Heraklion International Airport leaving from London Stansted Airport (STN).
Prepare for takeoff with Jet2. It offers direct London to HER plane tickets from STN.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between STN and HER is Jet2.
Jet2 ranks highest for on-time performance. A reliable 90.0% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Searching for a plane ticket from London to Heraklion International Airport (HER) with a stop or two can offer you more departure time choices along with better fares. When departing from London Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on the way to HER:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
From central London, STN is around 56 kms (35 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Heraklion International Airport flight:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, STN is a dependable starting point for your adventure.
About Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Consider booking a hotel close to HER if you have a late flight from London to Heraklion International Airport. Select one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your London to Heraklion International Airport flight.
Getting from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion International Airport is around 3 kms (2 miles) from central Heraklion. How long it'll take to get there in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
Currently, £28 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Heraklion International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £62. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book four months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from London to HER.
The best month for finding cheap London to Heraklion International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from London to HER.
Find an affordable flight from London to Heraklion International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Heraklion International Airport (HER)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from London to Heraklion International Airport (HER). August is when most people visit Heraklion. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your London to HER plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Heraklion International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC.
More about Heraklion
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Heraklion right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from London to Heraklion International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Heraklion itinerary.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 105 kms (65 miles) west of Heraklion, a trip to Chania will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Katholiko Bay, Kalamaki Beach and Tersanas Beach.
Around 257 kms (160 miles) northeast of Heraklion, Kos is another favourite stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Ancient Agora, Castle of the Knight of Saint John and Lambi Beach.
