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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Heraklion.$145 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 24, returning Wed, Jun 25.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from London Gatwick on Tue, Jun 24, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Crete Heraklion on Wed, Jun 25, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $145, select.

Heraklion.$153 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 24, returning Tue, Jul 8.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from London Gatwick on Tue, Jun 24, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Crete Heraklion on Tue, Jul 8, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.

Heraklion.$154 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 13, returning Fri, Jun 27.Round-trip flight with TUI.Outbound direct flight with TUI departing from London Gatwick on Fri, Jun 13, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with TUI departing from Crete Heraklion on Fri, Jun 27, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $154, select.

Heraklion.$157 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 31, returning Wed, Nov 5.Round-trip flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from London Gatwick on Fri, Oct 31, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Crete Heraklion on Wed, Nov 5, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.

Heraklion.$161 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 7, returning Fri, Oct 10.Round-trip flight with easyJet and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from London Gatwick on Tue, Oct 7, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Crete Heraklion on Fri, Oct 10, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $161, select.

Heraklion.$165 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 1, returning Tue, Jul 8.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from London Gatwick on Tue, Jul 1, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Crete Heraklion on Tue, Jul 8, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $165, select.

Heraklion.$165 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 21, returning Thu, Oct 2.Round-trip flight with easyJet and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from London Gatwick on Sun, Sep 21, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Crete Heraklion on Thu, Oct 2, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $165, select.

Heraklion.$166 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 3, returning Thu, Oct 9.Round-trip flight with easyJet.Outbound direct flight with easyJet departing from London Gatwick on Fri, Oct 3, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with easyJet departing from Crete Heraklion on Thu, Oct 9, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $166, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Direct flights from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion

London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London Gatwick to Heraklion below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Crete Heraklion.

London to Heraklion: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$145
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	4 hrs
Most popular airline	easyJet
Average flights per week	26

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion is $145. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion?

4 hours is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion.

Which airlines fly direct from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion?

easyJet, British Airways and BA Euroflyer fly direct from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion.

How many flights are there a week from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion?

There are 26 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion, as of June 2025.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion?

The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Crete Heraklion is usually June 2025.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours.

How can I find the best flight deal to Crete Heraklion?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Crete Heraklion but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Heraklion?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Heraklion is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from London Gatwick Airport to Crete Heraklion?

Currently, Wizz Air Malta and TUI offer the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Heraklion.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion Airport is 3 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Flights from LGW to HER start from 06:20 — the earliest with British Airways. The last departure is at 22:15 with easyJet. In total, there are 29 weekly London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LGW to HER flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion Airport, so jetting off to Heraklion (and then discovering more of Greece!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
British Airways is the top choice for travelers on this route.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LGW and HER:
- Frankfurt Airport
- Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
- Franz Josef Strauss Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Heraklion Airport (HER)

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is $53. A return plane ticket right now is $145. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from LGW to HER by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from LGW to HER.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

69.26% of flights leaving from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach London Gatwick Airport from central London, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 80 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)

Consider staying in a hotel close to HER if you're taking a late London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Heraklion Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and discover more of Heraklion and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before traveling.

Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion

Heraklion Airport to central Heraklion has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometers away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 15 minutes.

When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)

It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Heraklion. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Heraklion Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to HER in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.

Explore more of Greece

Heraklion is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometers north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Any journey through Greece isn't complete without visiting Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are just two of the highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 338 kilometers north of Heraklion.