Heraklion to Birmingham, West Midlands (HER–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LS1242
LS Jet2.com
73H
12:30 AM
EEST
2:55 AM
BST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1366
LS Jet2.com
32Q
12:50 PM
EEST
3:15 PM
BST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY7451
BY TUI Airways
7S8
1:15 PM
EEST
3:25 PM
BST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26616
U2 easyJet
320
2:50 PM
EEST
5:10 PM
BST
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY7713
BY TUI Airways
7S8
9:00 PM
EEST
11:10 PM
BST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1365
LS Jet2.com
32Q
5:55 AM
BST
11:55 AM
EEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
U26615
U2 easyJet
320
7:55 AM
BST
2:00 PM
EEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BY7712
BY TUI Airways
7S8
2:00 PM
BST
8:00 PM
EEST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1241
LS Jet2.com
32Q
5:31 PM
BST
11:22 PM
EEST
3h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Heraklion to Birmingham, West Midlands
3 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,769 mi 4h 10m nonstop -2h behind 24 1-stop hubs

HER–BHX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Jet2.com, TUI Airways and easyJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,769 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–BHX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2.com 4 32Q, 73H 4h25
BY TUI Airways 3 7S8 4h10
U2 easyJet 2 320 4h20
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
32Q Airbus A321neo – LS
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – BY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BY + LS + U2 (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HER to BHX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to BHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,536
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Birmingham, West Midlands from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham Airport.
Metric HER→BHX CHQ→BHX JTR→BHX
Distance from HER 59 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 9 1 3
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 15m 4h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to Birmingham Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Birmingham, West Midlands is 2 hours behind Heraklion.
HER: EEST · BHX: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 4:00 PM in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Distance & Flight Time
1,769 mi / 2,847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m to 4h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Greek passport holders do not need a visa for the UK for stays up to 6 months. Since April 2, 2025, you must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling. The ETA costs GBP 20, allows multiple entries over 2 years, and is linked to your passport. Apply through the UK ETA app. Most approvals come through within minutes.

A valid passport is required. Greek national ID cards are not accepted for UK entry.

HER–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Distance1,769 mi / 2,847 km
Flight time4h 10m to 4h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: BHX
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to BHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Birmingham Airport take approximately 4h 10m to 4h 25m. The route covers 1,769 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: TUI Airways, Jet2.com and easyJet.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from HER to BHX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BLQ, TLS, BOD, LCA, FRA, BER, CDG, TEB, ZRH, RHO, CPH, DUS, SKG, DUB, AMS, ATH, GVA, EDI, TIA, MUC, FCO, IST, BGY and PRG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham, West Midlands is 2 hours behind Heraklion.
Yes, return flights from BHX to HER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHQ, JTR and KGS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HER to BHX

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected by nonstop service from TUI Airways, Jet2.com and easyJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HER to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to BHX ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,769 miles (2,847 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BLQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Souda (CHQ), Santorini Island (JTR) and Kos Island (KGS).