Flights from London Gatwick to Heraklion

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Our cheapest offers for flights from London Gatwick to Heraklion

Here you can compare cheap flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Heraklion (HER) for one-way or return trips. The following offers were searched for and found on idealo during the last few days. Or start your own flight search to Heraklion. Prices and availability may change at any time.

Outbound Return Airlines Shop Baggage Price
London Gatwick
Heraklion
Outbound
20/03/26
2 Stopovers (TIA, ATH)
W95703, GQ0691, GQ0216
28h 15min
Return
17/04/26
1 Stopover (ATH)
GQ0217, GQ0700
16h 10min
Wizz Air UK, Sky Express ?
£155
Best option
London Gatwick
Heraklion
Outbound
23/05/26
1 Stopover (ZRH)
LX0433, LX8342
05h 50min
Return
27/05/26
direct
U28260
04h 00min
Swiss International Air Lines
£232
London Gatwick
Heraklion
Outbound
22/05/26
1 Stopover (ZRH)
LX0433, LX8342
05h 50min
Return
24/05/26
1 Stopover (ZRH)
LX8343, LX0430
05h 50min
Swiss International Air Lines ?
£197
London Gatwick
Heraklion
Outbound
20/03/26
1 Stopover (ATH)
GQ0701, GQ0214
26h 50min
Return
17/04/26
direct
U28218
04h 00min
Sky Express
£205
London Gatwick
Heraklion
Outbound
20/03/26
1 Stopover (ATH)
GQ0701, GQ0210
16h 35min
Return
17/04/26
1 Stopover (ATH)
GQ0217, GQ0700
16h 10min
Sky Express
£223
London Gatwick
Heraklion
Outbound
20/03/26
1 Stopover (ATH)
GQ0701, GQ0214
26h 50min
Return
17/04/26
1 Stopover (ATH)
GQ0211, GQ0700
05h 55min
Sky Express ?
£225
London Gatwick
Heraklion
Outbound
23/05/26
1 Stopover (ZRH)
LX0433, LX8342
05h 50min
Return
27/05/26
direct
U28260
04h 00min
Swiss International Air Lines
£233
London Gatwick
Heraklion
Outbound
23/05/26
1 Stopover (ZRH)
LX0433, LX8342
05h 50min
Return
27/05/26
direct
U28260
04h 00min
Swiss International Air Lines
£239
London Gatwick
Heraklion
Outbound
24/05/26
1 Stopover (ATH)
GQ0701, GQ0210
16h 25min
Return
27/05/26
1 Stopover (ATH)
GQ0217, GQ0700
16h 10min
Sky Express
£263
London Gatwick
Heraklion
Outbound
23/05/26
1 Stopover (ZRH)
LX0433, LX8342
05h 50min
Return
27/05/26
direct
U28260
04h 00min
Swiss International Air Lines
£279
Prices based on recent searches, subject to last-minute changes
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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 £154.81
Distance 2683 km
Departure airport Airport London Gatwick (LGW)
Arrival airport Airport Heraklion (Crete) (HER)
Destination country Flights to Greece
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