Heraklion to London (HER–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,687 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
BA697
BA British
32N
3:23 PM
EEST
5:17 PM
BST
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA695
BA British
32N
4:57 PM
EEST
7:09 PM
BST
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA699
BA British
32N
6:25 PM
EEST
8:25 PM
BST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA696
BA British
32N
7:58 AM
BST T5
1:47 PM
EEST
3h 49m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA694
BA British
32Q
10:07 AM
BST T5
4:26 PM
EEST
4h 19m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
BA698
BA British
32N
11:25 AM
BST T5
5:30 PM
EEST
4h 5m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATH Spata-Artemida 5h 35m 6EA3EK A3BAJL Spata-Artemida (ATH) to London flights
DUS Düsseldorf 5h 40m A3DEEW ACB6BA Düsseldorf (DUS) to London flights
MUC Munich 5h 40m 4YA3DE A3AVB6 Munich (MUC) to London flights
STR Stuttgart 5h 43m A3DEEW ACEW Stuttgart (STR) to London flights
BRU Zaventem 5h 45m GQSNTB B6BACX Zaventem (BRU) to London flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 5h 45m 4YA3DE A3AVB6 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to London flights
GVA Geneva 5h 55m LXU2 B6BACX Geneva (GVA) to London flights
AMS Amsterdam 5h 55m CDHVKL 6EB6BA Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 5h 55m A3AFGQ AFBAG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
ZRH Zurich 6h A3CSDE ACB6BA Zurich (ZRH) to London flights
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Heraklion to London
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,687 mi 4h nonstop -2h behind

HER–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. British Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,687 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BA British Airways 9 32N 3h54-4h12 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – BA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: BA (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 LHR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,667
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 London from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to London Heathrow Airport.
Metric HER→LHR CHQ→LHR JTR→LHR
Distance from HER 59 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 9 8 10
Flight time 4h 4h 5m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to London Heathrow Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 4:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
1,687 mi / 2,715 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m gate to gate.
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.

Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

HER–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to London route.
Route details
Distance1,687 mi / 2,715 km
Flight time4h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: LHR
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to London Heathrow Airport take about 4h gate to gate. The route covers 1,687 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HER to LHR: British Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Düsseldorf and Munich.
London is 2 hours behind Heraklion.
Yes, return flights from LHR to HER are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHQ, JTR and JMK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HER to LHR

Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HER to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to LHR is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,687 miles (2,715 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Athens Eleftherios Venizelos, Düsseldorf and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Souda (CHQ), Santorini Island (JTR) and Mykonos (JMK).