Traveling from London City Airport (LCY) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Heraklion is two hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LCY to HER flight.
Flying during a peak month such as February? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London City Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LCY and HER:
Milano Linate Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Luxembourg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
$137 is currently the lowest price for a one-way London City Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Return flights start at $231. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from LCY to HER. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from London City Airport to Heraklion Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LCY to HER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London City Airport to Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
74.57% of flights that leave from London City Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to London City Airport from central London, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near LCY. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London City Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Book a hotel near HER if you're on a late London City Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Heraklion Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and explore beyond Heraklion's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Heraklion Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometers away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from London City Airport to Heraklion Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from London City Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LCY to HER in January. Temperatures average between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) then.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Heraklion. Around 322 kilometers away to the north-west, its top attractions include Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Where to next? Make your way to Acharnes. It's about 338 kilometers north of Heraklion and features highlights including Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field.