London to Heraklion (LGW–HER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGW–HER is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. easyJet, British Airways and Jet2.com lead the route. The flight covers 1,665 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U2 easyJet | 16 | 320, 321 | 3h50-3h59 | – | – | – |
| BA British Airways | 13 | 320, 321 | 4h-4h10 | – | Oneworld | – |
| LS Jet2.com | 2 | 32Q | 4h05 | – | – | – |
| BY TUI Airways | 1 | 7M8 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Heraklion from London
| Metric | LGW→HER | LHR→HER | LTN→HER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | 9 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 4h 2m | 4h 5m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · HER: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, 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.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–HER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to HER
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) are connected by nonstop service from British Airways, TUI Airways, Jet2.com and easyJet. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LGW to HER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to HER ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,665 miles (2,680 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CFU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London, Essex (STN).