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Cheap Flights from Heraklion (HER) to Edinburgh (EDI)

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Flight deals from Crete Heraklion to Edinburgh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Crete Heraklion to Edinburgh? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.$306 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Jun, returning Wed, 18 Jun.Return flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $306, select.
Edinburgh.$312 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $312, select.
Edinburgh.$318 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 May, returning Thu, 15 May.Return flight with Jet2 and Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 8 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 15 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $318, select.
Edinburgh.$328 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with SWISS and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.
Edinburgh.$346 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Jul, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 17 Jul, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $346, select.
Edinburgh.$376 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Wed, 8 Apr.Return flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $376, select.
Edinburgh.$380 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 May, returning Thu, 8 May.Return flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 1 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 8 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $380, select.
Edinburgh.$388 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Nov, returning Tue, 18 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 14 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From $388, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Crete Heraklion to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from $318
Jun
from $306
Jul
from $328
Aug
from $514
Sep
from $438
Oct
from $312
Nov
from $388
Dec
from $625
Jan
from $750
Feb
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Mar
from $625
Apr
from $376

Direct flights from Crete Heraklion to Edinburgh

Crete Heraklion to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Crete Heraklion to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Heraklion to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$306
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 40 mins
Most popular airlineeasyJet
Average flights per week5

Finding cheap flights from Crete Heraklion to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Crete Heraklion to Edinburgh is $306. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 40 minutes is the average flight time from Crete Heraklion to Edinburgh.
easyJet and Jet2 fly direct from Crete Heraklion to Edinburgh.
As of May 2025, there are 5 flights per week flying from Crete Heraklion to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Crete Heraklion to Edinburgh is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Crete Heraklion Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 40 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, easyJet and Jet2 offer the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Edinburgh Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 40 minutes.

  • Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, making Edinburgh two hours behind Heraklion.

  • Take your pick of three weekly Heraklion Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. The 14:45 departure with easyJet is the earliest you can take. EasyJet operates the last service of the day at 23:35.

  • To ensure you get on your HER to EDI flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

  • Travelling to Edinburgh (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a snap with Jet2. This popular airline has direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Edinburgh Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with Jet2 on this route.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between HER and EDI include:

    • Cologne Bonn Airport

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    • Dusseldorf International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • $73 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. A return flight starts at $306. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HER to EDI.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from HER to EDI by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Heraklion Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • Heraklion Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.18% of flights that depart HER arrive at their destination without delay.

  • To get to Heraklion Airport from central Heraklion, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to HER? If you've booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Consider booking a hotel close to EDI if you're taking a late Heraklion Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Grab an Edinburgh Airport rental car and discover Edinburgh and beyond with your own wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 40 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Edinburgh Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Edinburgh in January.

  • The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Book your flights from Heraklion Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HER to EDI sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United Kingdom

  • Edinburgh has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a trip to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.

  • Glasgow is another must-experience destination in United Kingdom and is around 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without visiting Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum.

Plan the rest of your trip from Heraklion to Edinburgh

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