Flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Stansted Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Heraklion is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Each week, there are five London Stansted Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, select the 05:55 Jet2 flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 16:50 with Jet2.
Your STN to HER flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Heraklion (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a cinch with Jet2. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Stansted Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
Jet2 tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for STN to HER flights, with 90.0% of services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Stansted Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between STN and HER:
Athens International Airport
Hamburg International Airport
Milan Bergamo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Currently, $81 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Stansted Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $177. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from STN to HER.
The cheapest month for flights from London Stansted Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from STN to HER by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Stansted Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Stansted Airport (STN)
London Stansted Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from STN arrive at their destination on time.
London Stansted Airport is about 56 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London Stansted Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to STN:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HER if you're catching a late London Stansted Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and chase adventure across Heraklion and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
From Crete Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
The quietest month for a flight from London Stansted Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Heraklion based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from London Stansted Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to HER in January. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Greece
Heraklion has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Greece waiting to be discovered. Around 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a visit to Athens will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

