Question 1

How long is the flight from London to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London to Heraklion typically takes around 3 hours 55 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 20 hours 45 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Heraklion, with an average of around 4 to 5 flights per day, operated by, among others, easyJet, British Airways and TUI Airways. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Heraklion are operated by, among others, easyJet, British Airways and TUI Airways. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Norwegian (via Oslo) and Swiss (via Zurich). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Heraklion operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London to Heraklion there are on average around 4 to 5 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London to Heraklion?

Accepted Answer

From London to Heraklion there are around 28 to 29 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London to Heraklion depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London to Heraklion usually departs at 06:15. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Heraklion.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London to Heraklion depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London to Heraklion usually departs at 22:05. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Heraklion	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (BLQ) FR0194, FR3815 25h 40min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (MXP) U23680, FR8718 26h 35min	Ryanair	?	£139 found yesterday
Best option London Heraklion	Outbound 22/06/26 direct U28217 04h 00min	Return 24/06/26 direct U28260 04h 00min	easyJet		£157 found yesterday
London Heraklion Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (BLQ) FR0194, FR3815 25h 40min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (MXP, BGY) U23680, FR2697 16h 55min	Ryanair		£158 found yesterday
London Heraklion	Outbound 17/08/26 2 Stopovers (ZRH, ATH) LX0433, LX1838, A30328 28h 00min	Return 15/09/26 2 Stopovers (ATH, ZRH) A30323, LX1843, LX0432 20h 20min	Swiss International Air Lines, Aegean Airlines		£261
London Heraklion	Outbound 22/06/26 direct U28217 04h 00min	Return 24/06/26 direct U28260 04h 00min	easyJet		£168 found yesterday
London Heraklion	Outbound 22/06/26 direct U28217 04h 00min	Return 24/06/26 direct U28260 04h 00min	easyJet		£175 found yesterday
London Heraklion	Outbound 22/06/26 direct U28217 04h 00min	Return 24/06/26 direct U28260 04h 00min	easyJet	?	£178 found yesterday
London Heraklion	Outbound 22/06/26 direct U28217 04h 00min	Return 24/06/26 direct U28260 04h 00min	easyJet		£184 found yesterday
London Heraklion	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (ATH) U28187, A30300 13h 40min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (ATH) GQ0215, GQ0700 19h 40min	easyJet, Aegean Airlines	?	£223
London Heraklion	Outbound 03/08/26 direct U28217 04h 00min	Return 10/08/26 direct U28220 04h 10min	easyJet		£229

Outbound and return from	£215.83
Distance	2702 km
Departure airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport Heraklion (Crete) (HER)
Destination country	Flights to Greece

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