Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
London is two hours behind Heraklion and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Choose from three weekly Heraklion Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 14:00 departure with British Airways is the earliest flight you can take. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 17:30.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your HER to LHR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
British Airways offers direct flights from Heraklion Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in London — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with British Airways on this route.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Heraklion Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HER and LHR include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Thessaloniki International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
At the moment, 70 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Heraklion Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 154 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from HER to LHR by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HER to LHR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Heraklion Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.18% of flights that take off from HER arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 15 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HER? If you've booked an early flight from Heraklion Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LHR if you're taking a late Heraklion Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a London Heathrow Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, U-Save and Green Motion are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 55 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Heraklion Airport to London Heathrow Airport. July is the busiest month to head to London. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Heraklion Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HER to LHR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.