Statistics on London-Heraklion flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Heraklion (from: London)
The average price to go to Heraklion from London airport is $ 269 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 196 (in january) and $ 406 (in august), which is a saving of $ 74 or a surplus of $ 137 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $163 to $217 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Heraklion before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Heraklion plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Heraklion from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in january, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 196, saving $ 74 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 269). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 406).
Flight London-Heraklion: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 164 | $ 196 the cheapest | very good price |
| February | $ 177 | $ 217 | good price |
| March | $ 170 | $ 205 | good price |
| April | $ 211 | $ 289 | fair price |
| May | $ 210 | $ 284 | fair price |
| June | $ 214 | $ 261 | good price |
| July | $ 240 | $ 293 | fair price |
| August | $ 317 | $ 406 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 211 | $ 250 | good price |
| October | $ 225 | $ 308 | fair price |
| November | $ 188 | $ 217 | good price |
| December | $ 228 | $ 299 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Heraklion
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Heraklion range from $108 to $597. 11% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $109 to $163), 1% at the maximum price (from $542 to $597). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $163 to $217 (28% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Heraklion flight
There are 12 companies that serve London from Heraklion airport: EasyJet, Wizz Air Uk, Ryanair, Jet2, Aegean Airlines, Wizz Air, wizz air malta, Lufthansa, British Airways, Sky Express, Swiss and corendon airlines europe.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (48% of the time) on the London->Heraklion route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Heraklion flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 115 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Heraklion flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $13. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $17.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Heraklion to London departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $10. Conversely, departing from Heraklion on a saturday may cost you an additional $20.
Top prices London-Heraklion
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Heraklion | 14-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 166 | direct flight with EasyJet |
| London → Heraklion | 01-11 to 08-11-2025 | $ 154 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Heraklion | 02-11 to 09-11-2025 | $ 127 | layover flight with Jet2 |
| London → Heraklion | 03-11 to 10-11-2025 | $ 126 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Heraklion | 06-11 to 10-11-2025 | $ 165 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
| London → Heraklion | 07-11 to 11-11-2025 | $ 144 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Heraklion | 08-11 to 12-11-2025 | $ 148 | layover flight with Jet2 |
| London → Heraklion | 09-11 to 16-11-2025 | $ 146 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| London → Heraklion | 17-01 to 31-01-2026 | $ 165 | layover flight with Aegean Airlines |
| London → Heraklion | 02-02 to 16-02-2026 | $ 167 | layover flight with Wizz Air Uk |
When to book your flight London - Heraklion to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Heraklion flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Heraklion, it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 241 $, which is a saving of 28 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (104 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Heraklion flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 177 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 185), 4 to 5 months ($ 185) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 190 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 191), 3 to 4 months ($ 206), 5 to 6 months ($ 209) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 177 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 199), 2 to 3 months ($ 180), 4 to 5 months ($ 198) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 211 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 262), 5 to 6 months ($ 257) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 222 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 258), 5 to 6 months ($ 222), 6 to 7 months ($ 278) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 212 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 260), 5 to 6 months ($ 218), 7 to 8 months ($ 244) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 229 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 281), 1 to 2 months ($ 287), 6 to 7 months ($ 241) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 317 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 392), 7 to 8 months ($ 332), 9 to 10 months ($ 373) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 211 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 229), 7 to 8 months ($ 236), 9 to 10 months ($ 223) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 222 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 225), 3 to 4 months ($ 270), 4 to 5 months ($ 295), 9 to 10 months ($ 275), 10 to 11 months ($ 280) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 154 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 168), 3 to 4 months ($ 179) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 250 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 254), 2 to 3 months ($ 257), 4 to 5 months ($ 281) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for London->Heraklion are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $2. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $5 more.
London to Heraklion: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 444 $189 to $1004 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 301 $163 to $772 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 252 $176 to $366 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 308 $202 to $421 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 418 $252 to $763 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 238 $173 to $370 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 348 $181 to $929 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 198 $126 to $321 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 329 $273 to $371 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 200 $165 to $242 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 192 $167 to $218 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, september, november and february are cheaper to travel to Heraklion. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!