Edinburgh to Heraklion (EDI–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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EDI–HER is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,956 miles in approximately 4h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 3 | 320 | 4h30 | – | – | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 2 | 73H | 4h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from Edinburgh
| Metric | EDI→HER | GLA→HER | NCL→HER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EDI | – | 41 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Flight time | 4h 28m | 4h 9m | 4h 15m |
Travel Essentials
EDI: BST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Edinburgh, it's 8:00 PM in Heraklion.
British passport holders enter Greece visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day rolling period under Schengen rules. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least two blank pages. UK passports are stamped on entry and exit since Brexit.
No supporting documents are mandatory, but border officers can ask for proof of accommodation, onward travel, and sufficient funds (no published Greek minimum, but EUR 50 per day is the informal reference). The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. ETIAS pre-travel authorization (EUR 7, valid 3 years) is expected to become mandatory in late 2026. Greek islands are part of the Schengen zone and count toward the same 90 days.
Direct flights from London to Athens run about 3 hours 30 minutes. Dozens of UK airports serve Greek islands (Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos, Zakynthos) seasonally via easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and TUI. Greece uses the euro. No vaccination requirements. UK driving licenses are valid for car rental on the islands, though some agencies ask for an International Driving Permit. Ferry connections between islands are frequent but pre-booking in July and August is critical for vehicle transport.
EDI–HER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EDI to HER
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from easyJet and Jet2.com. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
EDI to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EDI to HER is about 4 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,956 miles (3,147 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Birmingham and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Glasgow (GLA) and Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear (NCL).