Traveling from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Around 4 hours is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from London Luton Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion is two hours ahead of London and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Take your pick of three weekly London Luton Airport to Heraklion Airport flights. The 07:15 departure with easyJet is the earliest flight available. EasyJet operates the latest service of the day at 15:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LTN to HER flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Heraklion (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a snap with easyJet. This popular airline has direct flights from London Luton Airport to Heraklion Airport.
EasyJet is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Luton Airport to Heraklion Airport. These are the top stopovers between LTN and HER:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
W. A. Mozart Salzburg Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Heraklion Airport (HER)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Luton Airport to Heraklion Airport flight is $46. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $102. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LTN to HER if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
November is the cheapest month for flights from London Luton Airport to Heraklion Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LTN to HER by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from London Luton Airport to Heraklion Airport.
Handy information about London Luton Airport (LTN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Luton Airport, 72.75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central London to London Luton Airport is around 56 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near LTN. Whether you have an early flight from London Luton Airport to Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider booking a hotel close to HER if you're on a late London Luton Airport to Heraklion Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Heraklion Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 3 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to drive to the center.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Heraklion Airport (HER)
August is the most popular month for flights from London Luton Airport to Heraklion Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Heraklion in February.
Book your flight from London Luton Airport to Heraklion Airport for July if you want to visit Heraklion during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LTN to HER around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometers away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
Your trip through Greece wouldn't feel complete without exploring Acharnes. Holy church of the Twelve Apostles and Amygdaleza Airsoft Field are highlights in this well-known destination, which is about 338 kilometers north of Heraklion.