Flying from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Heraklion is two hours ahead of Leeds and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Flights from LBA to HER start from 05:25 — the earliest with Jet2. The last departure is at 16:55 with Jet2. Overall, you can choose from three weekly Leeds Bradford Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LBA to HER flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Heraklion (and then discovering more of Greece!) is easy with Jet2. This popular airline has direct flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier offering LBA to HER flights. A dependable 93.33% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leeds Bradford Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LBA and HER:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Belfast International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Leeds Bradford Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight is $93. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $221. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from LBA to HER, book your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LBA to HER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Leeds Bradford Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
Of the flights that depart from Leeds Bradford Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Leeds Bradford Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Leeds. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near LBA:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Leeds Bradford Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Grab a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and explore Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Heraklion based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you'd like to go to Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LBA to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Heraklion, now it's time to explore other parts of Greece. Travel about 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its top attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, your itinerary will be busy.
