Cheap flights from Glasgow to Heraklion from £70
Updated 2026-08-05
3197 km great-circle distance, typically flown in 4h 24m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Glasgow (GLA) to Heraklion (HER). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow Airport is Scotland's leisure-leaning hub — the larger of the city's two airports — with Jet2, easyJet, Ryanair and TUI dominating the holiday market and BA, KLM and Aer Lingus adding hub connections. The terminal is 9 miles west of Glasgow centre with regular Glasgow Airport Express bus service. Atlantic-facing weather can affect winter operations; check status before peak departures from October to March.
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.
Who flies GLA to HER?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Jet2.com | LS | 4h 24m | Economy |
| easyJet | U2 | 4h 24m | Economy |
| Ryanair | FR | 4h 24m | Economy |
| TUI Airways | BY | 4h 24m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 4h 24m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 4h 24m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Glasgow to Crete FAQs
Direct flights from Glasgow (GLA) to Heraklion (HER) take approximately 4h 24m for the 3197 km journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
6 carriers operate direct service from Glasgow (GLA) to Heraklion (HER): Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, TUI Airways, KLM and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Jet2.com typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
UK passport holders generally do not need a visa for short stays in Greece (Schengen-area members allow 90 days in any 180-day window). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once live for European destinations. Always check gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece before booking.
Heraklion (HER) is the primary international airport for Crete. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus or taxi, depending on traffic and time of day. Most European hub airports sit 10–25 km from their host city centre. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.
Anything at £84 or under sits in the cheapest quarter of recent fares on this route. The average return is £70, and the lowest we've tracked recently is £70. Fare data comes from Travelpayouts searches, refreshed on a 30-day cycle.