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London (LGW) to Heraklion (HER) flights
Nonstop from London Gatwick to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,680km
1,665 mi, great circle
Flying time
3h 51m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
3.7
average, November 2026
Airlines
3
passenger airlines
Airlines flying LGW to HER
Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): BA Euroflyer.
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Cheapest recent fare
Fares found in recent searches load here. You can also compare LGW to HER fares by month.
Both directions
- Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) · we don't have HER's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from London (LGW)
- LGW to HER on the flight-path tool
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from London to Heraklion?
About 3h 51m gate to gate for the 2,680 km (1,665 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LGW to HER?
easyJet, Jet2 and TUI Airways, with about 3.7 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).