Travelling from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Heraklion Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
Heraklion is two hours ahead of Nottingham and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of six weekly East Midlands Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. The 09:30 departure with Jet2 is the earliest flight available. Jet2 operates the last service of the day at 17:10.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your EMA to HER flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Heraklion (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a breeze with Jet2. This popular carrier has direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Jet2 on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Heraklion Airport. These are the top stopovers between EMA and HER:
Verona Villafranca Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way East Midlands Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is 54 €. A round-trip fare right now is 132 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from EMA to HER, book your journey five months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Heraklion Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from EMA to HER.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from East Midlands Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)
Of the departures from East Midlands Airport, 75.1% land on time at their destination.
East Midlands Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Nottingham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near EMA. Whether you're taking an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Heraklion Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Reserve a hotel close to HER if you have a late East Midlands Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and chase adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from East Midlands Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Heraklion based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from East Midlands Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EMA to HER sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Heraklion, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey around 322 kilometres north-west to Athens to check off its top sights. From Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies to Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon, your itinerary will be busy.
Any trip 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.