Flights London → Heraklion
LGW → HER
How long is the flight from London to Heraklion?
The flight from London (LGW) to Heraklion (HER) takes about 3h 46m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Heraklion, operating with a mix of Airbus A320, A319, and A321 aircraft. Heraklion International Airport, which opened in 1937, serves as the destination airport for this route and handled over 8 million passengers annually.
The London (LGW) → Heraklion (HER) route is operated by easyJet. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Heraklion the average ATFM delay is 2.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Heraklion: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LGW) to Heraklion (HER) heads south-east for about 2,680 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 46m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Heraklion it is 2.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 70% | 31 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating LGW-HER
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LGW-HER
The flight from London (LGW) to Heraklion (HER) takes about 3h 46m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: easyJet.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Heraklion, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
The London-Heraklion route is about 2,680 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £350, barring extraordinary circumstances.
