Flying from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Stansted Airport (STN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Stansted Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London two hours behind Heraklion.
Flights from HER to STN start at 12:55 — the first with Jet2. The last departure is at 23:50 with Jet2. In total, you can take your pick of 17 weekly Heraklion Airport to Stansted Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your HER to STN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into London (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a cinch with Jet2. This popular airline offers direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Stansted Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Jet2.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Stansted Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HER and STN:
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport
Vienna International Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Stansted Airport (STN)
35 € is the lowest price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Stansted Airport flight. Return flights start from 89 €. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from HER to STN, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Stansted Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from HER to STN.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Heraklion Airport to Stansted Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Heraklion Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from HER arrive on schedule 80.18% of the time.
Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near HER. Whether you're taking an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Stansted Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Stansted Airport (STN)
Consider booking a hotel near STN if you're taking a late Heraklion Airport to Stansted Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Stansted Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Europcar and explore beyond London's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Stansted Airport about four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport is roughly 64 kilometres from central London. Driving there takes about 1 hour.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Stansted Airport (STN)
The quietest month for a flight from Heraklion Airport to Stansted Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to London based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Stansted Airport for July if you want to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HER to STN in January. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've experienced London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Bristol is another sought-after destination in United Kingdom and is around 177 kilometres west of London. No journey is complete without visiting Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.