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Cheapest time to fly from London to Irakleion

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration3 h and 55 mFlights between London and Irakleion take, on average, 3 h and 55 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£101Cheapest price for a flight between London and Irakleion found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport, London Luton Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Irakleion

Destination airportHeraklion International AirportFor the route from London to Irakleion

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from London to Irakleion

Airlines flying this routeEasyjet, Jet2, TUI AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between London to Irakleion

One-way average Price£141The average price for a flight London - Irakleion at Opodo is £141, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJuneAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Irakleion when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Irakleion

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 1.19 EUR

1 EUR = 0.84 GBP

Last checked on Sun 08/11

Distance: 1,675 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Irakleion airports

Heraklion International Airport (HER)How far from city centre: 2 mi

London to Irakleion flights

Flights from London to Heraklion land at Heraklion International Airport (HER), on the north coast of Crete.

Passengers can depart from three London airports:

London Heathrow: Aegean Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa
London Gatwick: Aegean Airlines, British Airways and easyJet
London Stansted: British Airways, easyJet and Jet2.com

The cheapest tickets start from £101 for departures in November.

Departing from London: airports and terminals

Direct flights to Crete depart from several London hubs, including London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), and Luton (LTN). British Airways operates regular services from Heathrow, which is easily accessible from central London via the Elizabeth Line. Passengers can also choose Gatwick Airport, where frequent flights to Heraklion are available.

Each airport offers reliable rail links from central London. The Gatwick Express runs from Victoria Station, while the Stansted Express departs from Liverpool Street Station. For Luton departures, regular trains connect London St Pancras to Luton Airport Parkway station, and Heathrow is served by both the underground and dedicated rail lines.

Arriving in Irakleion: from the airport to the city

Flights from London land at Heraklion International Airport (HER), which is situated on the north coast of Crete, about 5 miles from the town centre. The most popular option for reaching the city is the local bus service operating directly from the terminal. These buses run regularly and drop passengers at the main KTEL bus station, offering easy transfers to accommodation and onward routes across the island.

If you prefer to drive, the airport is located immediately off the E75 motorway, providing a direct link to the town centre and various coastal resorts. Taxis are also readily available outside the arrivals building for a quick journey into Heraklion.

Things to do in Irakleion

Heraklion is an excellent base for exploring the archaeology and coastal landscape of Crete. A short distance from the centre lies the ancient Knossos Palace complex, a major historical site dating back to the Minoan civilisation. To see the artefacts recovered from this and other local excavations, you can visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum located within the city.

In addition to historical sightseeing, you can swim in the Mediterranean Sea or tour the vineyards located in the hills surrounding Heraklion to sample traditional Cretan wine. For those looking to explore further, the city port provides regular ferry connections for day trips to Santorini.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Irakleion

On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Irakleion?

When you fly from London to Irakleion the average price is £141. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from London to Irakleion at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Irakleion is 101 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from London to Irakleion?

The most popular months to book a flight from London to Irakleion are September, October and June, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from London to Irakleion?

The best time of the year to go to Irakleion when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Irakleion from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and December are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Irakleion.

How long does the flight take to go from London to Irakleion?

The total flight time between London and Irakleion is of around 3 h and 55 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,674.64 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between London and Irakleion?

The main airport route flying between London and Irakleion is: Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Heraklion International Airport(HER). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Irakleion?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Irakleion are:

Easyjet.
TUI Airways.
Jet2.

Swiss International Air Lines

Eurowings
Aegean Airlines

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