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Among airlines operating Birmingham to Heraklion flights:

• Jet2: offers free seat selection
• easyJet: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Birmingham and Heraklion. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Jet2
• easyJet

Flights from Birmingham to Heraklion usually depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jet2: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TUI Airways: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• easyJet: a checked bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Birmingham to Heraklion.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $174 round-trip via Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY), compared to $490 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jet2. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Birmingham to Heraklion most commonly connect through:

• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) - 3% of one-stop connections

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Birmingham to Heraklion route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $538, a difference of $152. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Birmingham to Heraklion:

• Earliest: departs at 5:35 am and lands at 9:40 am
• Latest: departs at 5:35 pm and lands at 9:40 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 43% below the route average of $462. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Birmingham to Heraklion takes 4h 05m, covering 1,767 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Flying via Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 12m, compared with 7h 47m via Berlin Brandenburg (BER) and 9h 06m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Heraklion is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham (Eastern European Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Airport (HER) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Right Cars
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Centauro
• ABBYCAR
• Europcar

Round-trip flights from Birmingham to Heraklion range from $328 to $567, with an average of $462 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.