Flights to Heraklion

It takes about four hours to fly Heraklion, Crete from London.

You can fly to Heraklion with British Airways from London Heathrow and London Gatwick.

Try spring or autumn dates for cheaper flights while still getting to enjoy warm temperatures. Flight prices to Heraklion are usually more expensive in the summer thanks to the great weather, but make sure to use our low fare finder to see if you can find a deal.

Heraklion spends the summer basking in sunshine, so you can relax on the sandy beaches or explore Crete’s capital in glorious temperatures. If you’d prefer to visit when it’s a bit cooler, try spring or autumn when the mercury still hits the high teens.

You can enjoy a trip to Heraklion no matter what your budget is. As it’s the capital, prices will be slightly higher here than on the rest of the island, but you can still find restaurants and bars favoured by locals that are more affordable. There’s also a central market where you can pick up fresh ingredients from local farmers if you’re cooking at home. Plus, there are plenty of time-stamped monuments that you can see free of charge and beaches for a cooling dip in the sea or building sandcastles.

It’s just a 10-minute cab ride from Heraklion Airport to Heraklion Town – look for the official grey taxis outside the terminal – or you can take a bus. They run from early morning to late, Monday to Saturday, with less frequent services on Sunday.

To see more of Crete, book a car hire with British Airways, and receive great benefits – with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support. Collect Avios on every rental.

See how old meets new in Heraklion. From visiting the Heraklion Archaeological Museum to enjoying the city’s electrifying nightlife scene, there’s so much to explore. As well as the glorious ocean blues that fringe Crete’s ancient capital, the historical sites, delicious food scene and average of 300 days of sun a year make Heraklion a worthy contender for your next trip.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

If you travel to Greece with a valid British passport and stay for less than 90 days, a visa is not required. If you’re from a country outside the EU, you may need to apply for a visa in advance of your trip. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

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