Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Heraklion
Flights from Gatwick to Heraklion are operated by 4 airliners – Viking Airlines, Thomas Cook Airlines UK, easyJet and Thomson. The most popular are provided by easyJet. They operate around 2 flights a day departing from London Gatwick and arriving at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport. In the morning there is 7 flights, 3 flights in the evening and 0 flights at night with the earliest departuare at 06:40 and latest departure at 16:45. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is U2 8771, U2 8773 and U2 8775.
Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. Thomson offers 1 flight a day from London Gatwick to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport between the hours of 07:41 and 08:15. The flight numbers for these flights are TOM 4200, TOM 4470 and TOM 4706.
easyJet flight prices from London Gatwick to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport can be found at www.easyjet.com
Daily Flights
Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Gatwick to Heraklion and how many flights depart on a per day basis.
Flight Routes
Do you need to get travel fast? You will find alternative routes from Gatwick to Heraklion that require 1 or more stops and in some instances the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. View the table below to see alternative route that are possible.
Return flight are operated by 3 airliners which include Thomas Cook Airlines UK, easyJet and Thomson. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Heraklion to Gatwick page.
Alternative routes to Heraklion
As a substitute, you will discover that Stansted also give flights to Heraklion which could be more fitting for you. Stansted has around 1 flight a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.
If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Stansted is around 87 kilometers (54 miles) from Gatwick. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Gatwick. More information can be found at Flights from Stansted to Heraklion. Flights to Heraklion are also available from London Luton; 1 flight a day depart from the airport.
Arriving at Heraklion
Should someone be collectiong you at Heraklion we would advise them to check Heraklion Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from companies based at Heraklion.
When arriving at Heraklion bear in mind that the time zone is GMT +2.0, so remember to change you time on your watch.
Heraklion city center is located close to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Airport. If you intended route is into the city then you should find it relatively straight forward with taxis and alternative transport located at Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Airport. Heraklion is a small city with a population of only 0, so if you are looking for accommodation it may be a bit more difficult than other airports so it's advised you book accommodation before you arrive.
