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Flights from London to Heraklion

Nonstop flights from London (LGW) to Heraklion (HER) take about 3h 51m (2,680 km). easyJet and Jet2.com fly it. Lowest fare seen: $45 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying London to Heraklion

Carriers on LGW–HER according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ easyJetnonstop fare seen✈ Jet2.comnonstop fare seen

London to Heraklion fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $39 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$3931 Oct 2026 · easyJet—
Nov 2026—$127 · 1 stop17 Nov 2026
Dec 2026—$155 · 1 stop21 Dec 2026

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $39 in October 2026, against $155 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Heraklion, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — London to Heraklion flights

How long is the flight from London to Heraklion?
A nonstop flight from London (LGW) to Heraklion (HER) takes about 3h 51m, covering 2,680 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is London from Heraklion by air?
The great-circle distance between London Gatwick Airport and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is 2,680 km (1,665 miles), a medium-haul route.
Which airlines fly from London to Heraklion?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LGW–HER route include easyJet and Jet2.com. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from London to Heraklion cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LGW–HER was $45 USD with easyJet (nonstop), departing 31 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Heraklion?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $39 one-way, against $155 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from UK to Heraklion?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Heraklion visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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