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Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Heraklion (HER)

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Flight deals from London Heathrow to Crete Heraklion

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow to Crete Heraklion? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Heraklion.$240 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov, returning Mon, 24 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $240, select.
Heraklion.$241 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Nov, returning Sat, 13 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 22 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 13 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $241, select.
Heraklion.$259 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 31 Jan, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $259, select.
Heraklion.$259 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Jan, returning Sun, 25 Jan.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 23 Jan, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $259, select.
Heraklion.$271 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Dec, returning Fri, 12 Dec.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 12 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $271, select.
Heraklion.$272 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $272, select.
Heraklion.$288 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Jul, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 3 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $288, select.
Heraklion.$291 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct, returning Mon, 20 Oct.Return flight with SWISS and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Crete Heraklion on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $291, select.

The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, to help you find the lowest one in seconds. Check out the London Heathrow Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight prices forecast over the next 12 months.
Jun
from $300
Jul
from $288
Aug
from $412
Sep
from $386
Oct
from $291
Nov
from $240
Dec
from $271
Jan
from $259
Feb
from $291
Mar
from $341
Apr
from $306
May
from $354
Cheapest month:November
Most expensive month:August

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Crete Heraklion

London Heathrow to Crete Heraklion: Alternative routes

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

London to Heraklion: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$240
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time4 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week5

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Crete Heraklion: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Crete Heraklion is $240. 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 5 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Crete Heraklion.
British Airways flies direct from London Heathrow to Crete Heraklion.
As of June 2025, there are 5 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Crete Heraklion.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Crete Heraklion is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport on Thursday, 20 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 5 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 Crete Heraklion 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 Heraklion is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Aegean Airlines and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Heraklion.

Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Heraklion Airport.

  • Heraklion is two hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Every week, there are seven London Heathrow Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, select the 07:00 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 10:20 with British Airways.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to HER flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • British Airways has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.

  • We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Heraklion Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LHR and HER include:

    • Brussels Airport

    • Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    • Vienna International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is $154. A return plane ticket right now is $240. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To secure cheap tickets from LHR to HER, book your journey nine months ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Heraklion Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to HER.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Heraklion Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near LHR:

Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • If you're getting in on a late London Heathrow Airport to Heraklion Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near HER:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's usual tourist stops.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before your trip.

Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion

  • From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.

When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Heraklion Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Heraklion in February.

  • Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to explore Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to HER sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Greece

  • Heraklion has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be explored. Around 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.

  • Any journey through Greece wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just two of the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 338 kilometres north of Heraklion.

Plan the rest of your trip from London to Heraklion

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