Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 25 minutes.
Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, making Birmingham two hours behind Heraklion.
Each week, there are 11 Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, take the 00:30 Jet2 flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 23:55 with Jet2.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your HER to BHX flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Birmingham (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is a breeze with Jet2. This popular carrier has direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Jet2.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between HER and BHX:
Dusseldorf International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Rs23,197 is the lowest price for a one-way Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs57,890. These prices may change based on demand.
To get cheap tickets from HER to BHX, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from HER to BHX by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
80.18% of flights departing from Heraklion Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from HER.
Central Heraklion to Heraklion Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near HER. Whether you have an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're coming in on a late Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BHX:
Pick up a Birmingham International Airport rental car and explore Birmingham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Alamo are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Birmingham International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Birmingham. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Birmingham in January.
When reserving your flight from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to BHX in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've visited Birmingham, now it's time to discover other corners of United Kingdom. Journey around 161 kilometres south-east to London to tick off its popular sights. From Big Ben to The British Museum and Buckingham Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are highlights.