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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
LS1454
LS Jet2.com
32Q
7:55 PM
EEST
10:10 PM
BST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1578
LS Jet2.com
32Q
8:00 PM
EEST
10:10 PM
BST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1577
LS Jet2.com
73H
5:55 AM
BST T1
12:00 PM
EEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LS1469
LS Jet2.com
73H
3:40 PM
BST T1
9:45 PM
EEST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Heraklion to London, Essex
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 1,677 mi 4h 10m nonstop -2h behind 37 1-stop hubs

HER–STN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jet2.com leads the route. The flight covers 1,677 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HER–STN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LS Jet2.com 5 32Q 4h10-4h15
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – LS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: LS (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 STN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HER to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,175
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, Essex from Heraklion

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric HER→STN CHQ→STN JTR→STN
Distance from HER 59 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 5 5 3
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 5m 4h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of HER with service to London Stansted Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Heraklion, it's 4:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
1,677 mi / 2,699 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m to 4h 15m.
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–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Heraklion to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance1,677 mi / 2,699 km
Flight time4h 10m to 4h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 7 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: HER
IATA / ICAOHER / LGIR
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation115 ft / 35 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HER to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 4h 10m to 4h 15m. The route covers 1,677 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jet2.com.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from HER to STN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BRQ, GVA, WRO, PRG, CLJ, HAM, HEL, CDG, LCA, VIE, TLV, CGN, IST, RHO, SKG, TIA, NUE, TEB, EDI, BGY, MRS, ATH, DUB, BER, AMS, BRE, LHR, VNO, CPH, LUX, FCO, BSL, NTE, EIN, TLS, RIX and RTM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 2 hours behind Heraklion.
Yes, return flights from STN 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 STN

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

HER to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HER to STN ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,677 miles (2,699 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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