London to Heraklion flights
Direct and connecting flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from London to Heraklion take?
Flight time from London (LTN) to Heraklion (HER) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from London to Heraklion?
Airline availability for LTN to HER changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from London to Heraklion?
Direct (nonstop) availability on LTN to HER varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- easyJet5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
- Jet2.com5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| easyJet | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Jet2.com | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning LTN → HER
LTN to HER is a medium-haul route of 2,733 km (1,698 mi). See the return HER → LTN route.
Alternative airports near London: Northolt (NHT) — 36 km, London (STN) — 41 km, Wycombe (HYC) — 42 km.
Alternative airports near Heraklion: Sitia (JSH) — 85 km, Chania (CHQ) — 96 km.