Flights London → Heraklion
LGW → HER
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 10.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Heraklion the average ATFM delay is 0.0 minutes (main cause: ATC pre-departure). 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 0.0 min (ATC pre-departure).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet (U2) | 73% | 26 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating LGW-HER
Airports
Frequently asked questions about LGW-HER
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.
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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.
