| Outbound | Return | Airlines | Shop | Baggage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Heraklion | Outbound 09/10/25 direct U28219 04h 00min | Return 14/10/25 1 Stopover (ATH) GQ0211, GQ0700 05h 55min |  easyJet |  | £146 | ||
| Best option London Gatwick Heraklion | Outbound 11/09/25 direct U28219 04h 00min | Return 15/09/25 direct U28218 04h 00min | easyJet | | £249 | ||
| London Gatwick Heraklion | Outbound 11/09/25 direct U28219 04h 00min | Return 15/09/25 1 Stopover (SKG) A30571, U28244 08h 15min | easyJet |  | £239 | ||
| London Gatwick Heraklion | Outbound 03/09/25 2 Stopovers (ZRH, ATH) LX0433, LX4322, A30300 34h 55min | Return 15/09/25 2 Stopovers (ATH, ZRH) A30323, LX4321, LX0432 20h 30min |   Swiss International Air Lines, Aegean Airlines |  | £328 | ||
| London Gatwick Heraklion | Outbound 09/10/25 direct U28219 04h 00min | Return 14/10/25 1 Stopover (ATH) GQ0211, GQ0700 05h 55min | easyJet | | £155 | ||
| London Gatwick Heraklion | Outbound 09/10/25 direct U28219 04h 00min | Return 14/10/25 1 Stopover (ATH) GQ0217, GQ0700 16h 15min | easyJet |  | £159 | ||
| London Gatwick Heraklion | Outbound 09/10/25 direct U28219 04h 00min | Return 14/10/25 1 Stopover (ATH) A30323, W95746 18h 40min | easyJet |  | ? | £166 | |
| London Gatwick Heraklion | Outbound 09/10/25 direct U28219 04h 00min | Return 14/10/25 1 Stopover (ATH) GQ0215, GQ0700 19h 50min | easyJet |  | £167 | ||
| London Gatwick Heraklion | Outbound 13/10/25 1 Stopover (ATH) GQ0701, GQ0210 16h 25min | Return 15/10/25 1 Stopover (ATH) GQ0217, GQ0700 16h 10min |  Sky Express | | £170 | ||
| London Gatwick Heraklion | Outbound 13/10/25 1 Stopover (ATH) W95745, GQ0212 28h 05min | Return 15/10/25 1 Stopover (ATH) GQ0217, GQ0700 16h 10min |  Wizz Air UK, Sky Express | | ? | £174 |
Stops
- Direct flight
Airline
- easyJet
- Swiss International Air Lines
- Sky Express
- Wizz Air Malta
- British Airways
Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London Gatwick to Heraklion
Favourite airline: easyJet
The favourite airline for flights from London Gatwick to Heraklion is easyJet.
easyJet
40 %
Sky Express
25 %
Lufthansa
12 %
Direct flights are cheaper
Direct flights on this route are £18.00 cheaper on average than flights with a stopover.
non stop flight
1 stop
2 stops
03h 55min
08h 40min
18h 20min
138 £
156 £
399 £
The favourite connection is non-stop
49 % of all bookings on the route London Gatwick to Heraklion are for non-stop flights.
Route
bookings
Direct flights
03h 55min, from 138 £
49 %
1 stopover Athens
08h 40min, from 156 £
37 %
2 stopovers Frankfurt-Main Athens
18h 20min, from 399 £
9 %
Useful information about the flight from London Gatwick to Heraklion
Crete: island with cultural and scenic highlights
Heraklion airport is the gateway to the island of Crete. The city itself reminds visitors a little of Athens. The city has a very long history and offers many cultural attractions. The island of Crete is a popular holiday destinations for beach lovers and sun-seekers from central and northern Europe.
When is it best to travel to Crete?
Crete is a good holiday destination for many months of the year, only the winter months between November and February can be cold and even witness some snowfall in higher altitudes, From March hiking and mountain biking is possible. For a beach holiday, visitors should choose the time between May and October when water temperatures are pleasant. But there are more reasons besides the weather to travel to Crete such as the Orthodox Christmas and Easter festivals. In February carnival parades on Rose Monday are held throughout the island. In summer the Cretan art and culture festival "Festivalaki" takes place. From July to September there is also the Heraklion Summer Festival with concerts, cinema as well as open-air theatre performances.
What should you note before your flight to Crete?
Take enough cash for your holiday and make sure passports are valid, and that you are covered by travel and health insurance. Crete is best explored by hire car or moped, although road conditions are sometimes poor. The cost of living locally is comparable or a bit higher than in UK. Food is cheaper at the weekly markets. Tips for excursions would be a hike in one of the many gorges on the island, e.g. the Samaria Gorge, or one of the boat tours offered to numerous destinations.
Crete: accommodation and local public transportation
Transport to and from Heraklion International Airport is available by "KTEL" bus. The trip to the centre of Heraklion takes about 20 minutes and fares depend on the zone. The bus number 78 travels to the bus station A in Heraklion within about 10 minutes. From there buses serve further destinations in the north, e.g. Rethymnon for about 8.30 EUR or to Chania for about 15 EUR. The cab price to central Heraklion from the airport is about 12 EUR. Some hotels also offer a free transfer.
Beds in a guesthouse or backpacker hostel are available from 20 Euros. 3* hotels are available from 50 EUR/night/person.
Important flight information
Flight information: London Gatwick - Heraklion
| Outbound and return from | 145,20 £ |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2683 km |
| Departure airport | Airport London Gatwick (LGW) |
| Arrival airport | Airport Heraklion (Crete) (HER) |
| Destination country | Flights to Greece |
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