Heraklion to Edinburgh (HER–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
U23224
U2 easyJet
320
9:35 PM
EEST
12:10 AM+1
BST
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS714
LS Jet2.com
73H
9:55 PM
EEST
12:35 AM+1
BST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
U23223
U2 easyJet
320
3:30 PM
BST
10:00 PM
EEST
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS713
LS Jet2.com
32Q
3:55 PM
BST
10:20 PM
EEST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Heraklion to Edinburgh
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,956 mi 4h 35m nonstop -2h behind 40 1-stop hubs

HER–EDI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,956 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–EDI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
U2 easyJet 3 320 4h35
LS Jet2.com 2 73H 4h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – U2
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LS + U2 (5 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 EDI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,033
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 Edinburgh from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to Edinburgh Airport.
Metric HER→EDI RHO→EDI BJV→EDI
Distance from HER 179 mi 191 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 5 6 1
Flight time 4h 35m 4h 35m 4h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to Edinburgh Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Edinburgh is 2 hours behind Heraklion.
HER: EEST · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 4:00 PM in Edinburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
1,956 mi / 3,147 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m to 4h 40m.
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–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Distance1,956 mi / 3,147 km
Flight time4h 35m to 4h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: EDI
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to EDI flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to Edinburgh Airport take approximately 4h 35m to 4h 40m. The route covers 1,956 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jet2.com and easyJet.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from HER to EDI. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WRO, BOD, PRG, EMA, RIX, LCA, DUB, LYS, BRU, CDG, RHO, LTN, AMS, BRS, ORY, BER, STN, LGW, NTE, BSL, MRS, DUS, SKG, LHR, ATH, STR, GVA, BHX, HEL, VIE, FRA, TIA, MUC, ZRH, BGY, CGN, FCO, IST, CPH and CRL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edinburgh is 2 hours behind Heraklion.
Yes, return flights from EDI to HER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RHO, BJV and ATH. 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 EDI

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Jet2.com and easyJet. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HER to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to EDI ranges from 4 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. 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

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via WRO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rhodes (RHO), Bodrum (BJV) and Spata-Artemida (ATH).