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£72+ Cheap flights to Heraklion

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— HER
11 Aug — 18 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Heraklion in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Heraklion
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Heraklion. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 July 2026.

Mon 31/805:55
STN
-
HER
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/909:15
HER
-
STN
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£154
Wed 15/715:50
LTN
-
HER
Nonstop4h 05m
easyJet
Wed 22/722:40
HER
-
LTN
Nonstop4h 10m
easyJet
Deal found 8/7£154
Sun 9/821:55
LGW
-
HER
Nonstop3h 55m
easyJet
Tue 11/801:40
HER
-
LGW
Nonstop4h 00m
easyJet
Deal found 9/7£154
Tue 14/706:05
STN
-
HER
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/709:55
HER
-
STN
1 stop7h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£154
Tue 8/914:05
LTN
-
HER
1 stop7h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/922:40
HER
-
LTN
Nonstop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£154
Tue 15/910:35
LGW
-
HER
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/910:30
HER
-
LGW
1 stop7h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£154
Sat 12/908:00
LTN
-
HER
2 stops12h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 19/913:10
HER
-
LTN
1 stop8h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£155
Wed 19/818:35
LGW
-
HER
1 stop13h 35m
SWISS
Tue 25/820:50
HER
-
LGW
1 stop13h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 11/7£155
Tue 15/912:10
LHR
-
HER
1 stop5h 50m
SWISS
Wed 23/920:45
HER
-
LHR
1 stop13h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 7/7£156
Wed 9/909:25
LGW
-
HER
1 stop8h 30m
SWISS
Wed 23/920:45
HER
-
LGW
1 stop13h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 8/7£156
Sun 12/716:55
STN
-
HER
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/717:00
HER
-
STN
2 stops9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£157
Wed 9/920:05
LHR
-
HER
1 stop12h 05m
SWISS
Wed 23/920:45
HER
-
LHR
1 stop13h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 9/7£157

Find flight deals to Heraklion

Find the latest flights to Heraklion in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 12 July 2026.

Return from

£154

One-way from

£72

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£295

Good round-trip deal

£171 or less

Good one-way deal

£74 or less
31/8-4/9
  • 31/8-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 05m total
  • London to Heraklion
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29/8
  • 29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 10m total
  • London to Heraklion
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonHeraklion

LGW - HER

LGWHER

London Gatwick

Sun 30/8

21:55-03:50

Nonstop3h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 3/9

20:35-07:35

1 stop13h 00m

£156

LondonHeraklion

LGW - HER

LGWHER

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

16:40-22:40

Nonstop4h 00m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 6/10

23:40-01:40

Nonstop4h 00m

£157

LondonHeraklion

LTN - HER

LTNHER

London Luton

Wed 16/9

06:25-22:40

1 stop14h 15m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 21/9

22:35-00:45

Nonstop4h 10m

£163

LondonHeraklion

LTN - HER

LTNHER

London Luton

Wed 2/9

15:50-21:55

Nonstop4h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 23/9

22:40-00:50

Nonstop4h 10m

£163

LondonHeraklion

LGW - HER

LGWHER

London Gatwick

Fri 4/9

16:40-22:40

Nonstop4h 00m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 18/9

05:00-07:00

Nonstop4h 00m

£173

LondonHeraklion

LTN - HER

LTNHER

London Luton

Mon 7/9

15:45-21:50

Nonstop4h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 21/9

22:35-00:45

Nonstop4h 10m

£175
Fastest return journey

LondonHeraklion

LGW - HER

LGWHER

London Gatwick

Sun 9/8

21:55-03:50

Nonstop3h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 11/8

01:40-03:40

Nonstop4h 00m

£179

LondonHeraklion

LCY - HER

LCYHER

London City

Fri 4/9

09:20-20:50

1 stop9h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 11/9

22:15-07:55

1 stop11h 40m

£183

LondonHeraklion

LTN - HER

LTNHER

London Luton

Sat 3/10

14:30-20:35

Nonstop4h 05m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 17/10

21:35-23:45

Nonstop4h 10m

£183

LondonHeraklion

LGW - HER

LGWHER

London Gatwick

Wed 29/7

17:45-23:45

Nonstop4h 00m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 3/8

04:45-06:55

Nonstop4h 10m

£192

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Heraklion

How long is the flight to Heraklion?

On average, a flight from London to Heraklion takes 4 hours 44 minutes. Flights to Heraklion from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Heraklion?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Heraklion are easyJet, British Airways and Jet2.

easyJet
easyJet
From £75
Jet2
Jet2
From £82
British Airways
British Airways
From £214
TUI Airways
TUI Airways
From £91

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Heraklion?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Heraklion are Corendon Airlines, Jet2 and Corendon Airlines Europe.

When is the best time to book a flight to Heraklion?

The best time to book flights to Heraklion is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Heraklion?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Heraklion. Price data was last updated on 4 July 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Heraklion should consider flying on Friday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Heraklion

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heraklion. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heraklion. Reviews last updated 12 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aegean Airlines,Jet2, andeasyJet to Greece. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
898 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
Jet2
8.2
Very Good
191 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
easyJet
6.9
Okay
1,915 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,104 reviews
Aegean Airlines
8.2
Very Good
898 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Theodoros,Nov 2024

ATH - SKG

Excellent crew on board. No issues or silly conflicts during boarding.

FAQs about flying to Heraklion

Heraklion airport overview

Named after Nikos Kazantzakis, the local philosopher and writer, Heraklion International Airport is Greece’s second-busiest airport, serving around five million passengers per year. Located 5km (3 miles) east of Crete’s main city, Heraklion, the eastern end of its runway lies just a few metres from the island’s shoreline, making landings and take-offs an exciting experience for first-time visitors.

A small but busy airport, most travellers taking flights to Heraklion International will see the airport briefly as they move on to other parts of Crete. The airport will cease to exist in the near future as a brand new airport, currently being built in Kastelli Pediados, is scheduled for completion in 2015.

As Heraklion International shares its space with a military base taking photographs or videos of the exterior of the airport, particularly its airfield, is prohibited.

Queues sometimes lead out the doors when it’s busy. This can prove unpleasant when it’s hot, so keep some drinks and sun-block handy if you’re heading to Crete in summer.

  • What is the climate like in Heraklion?

    Getting to and from Heraklion International Airport (HER), otherwise known as Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, is relatively easy with plenty of transportation links into the city. A regular bus service is in operation outside the airport, as is a local taxi rank. Both are available and can take you directly into the city. Whilst the taxi service is reliable, it’s always best to agree on a fee beforehand.

  • What is the best way to travel around Heraklion?

    A large and heavily populated city, Heraklion has a good public transport system. For a small fee the local bus route offers trips as far as Knossos. Whilst most attractions can be reached on foot, taxis can easily be hired for a pre-agreed price. You’ll find these stands near to squares, such as Lion Square. If you prefer, there are also a number of rental companies within the airport.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Heraklion?

    If you book a flight to Heraklion, you will be flying into N. Kazantzakis Apt., which is the city’s only airport. Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER) is located 1.7 mi from the center of Heraklion. On average, Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. has 4 flights from London per day from 15 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Heraklion if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Heraklion on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Heraklion?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Corendon Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Heraklion.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Heraklion?

    Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Heraklion. One-way flights to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. typically cost £47, while return flights cost around £46.

  • How much is a return flight to Heraklion?

    A return flight to Heraklion will typically cost around £144, however they can be found for as little as £46.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Heraklion depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Heraklion, London offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.?

    Yes. Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. New and modern apartment near heraklion city airport &sea is the closest property to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (0.0 mi away from Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.).

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