East Midlands to Crete flights
Updated 2026-11-04
East Midlands (EMA) to Heraklion (HER) is 2845 km, typically flown in 3h 57m. 3 airlines listed on this route.
Which airlines fly from Nottingham to Crete?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time |
|---|---|---|
| Ryanair | FR | 3h 57m |
| Jet2.com | LS | 3h 57m |
| TUI Airways | BY | 3h 57m |
Airlines listed for this airport pair. Frequencies vary by season.
Flying from East Midlands
East Midlands Airport is a regional hub between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester, dominated by Ryanair and Jet2 with TUI adding charter and package routes. The terminal sits 15 miles southwest of Nottingham and 13 miles west of Derby, with Skylink bus services connecting both. The route network is short-haul-only and skews holiday-leisure — Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy are the strongest corridors. Long-haul travellers usually drive to Manchester or Birmingham for a wider choice.
Arriving in Crete
Heraklion Airport is 4 km east of central Heraklion, the largest city in Crete. Bus 1 runs every 15 minutes to the city centre. The May–October leisure schedule is intense; winter capacity drops sharply but doesn't disappear. Crete's size means you can fly into Heraklion (HER) or Chania (CHQ) — match the airport to your accommodation cluster to save the 2-hour cross-island drive.
Nottingham to Crete FAQs
Direct flights from East Midlands (EMA) to Heraklion (HER) take approximately 3h 57m for the 2845 km journey. Airport-to-airport time depends on winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Airlines listed on this route: Ryanair, Jet2.com and TUI Airways.
In the fares we recorded in the week to , the lowest one-way fare to Crete was from Birmingham (£30), then London Gatwick £33, London Stansted £50 and Manchester £77. Lowest fares seen, not live prices.
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