Travelling from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport is 4 hours 27 minutes. Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, making Birmingham 2 hours behind Heraklion.
Each week, there are 11 flights from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, opt for the 00:30 Jet2 flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from HER to BHX is 23:55 with Jet2.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Jetting into Birmingham (and then seeing more of United Kingdom!) is simple with easyJet. This popular carrier has direct flights from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the HER - BHX route include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from HER to BHX, check if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom. Visa and travel document requirements may differ and are updated frequently. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Heraklion Airport (HER) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport is ج.م. 3,074. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 10,286. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To snag cheap flight tickets from HER to BHX, book your journey 8 months before your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Heraklion Airport (HER)
Located around 3 kilometres from central Heraklion, Heraklion Airport can be reached in about 9 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 15 minutes.
Got an early flight from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HER:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're on a late flight from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near BHX:
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham takes around 23 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It takes roughly 48 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Birmingham in February.
Before locking in your flight from Heraklion Airport to Birmingham International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with the temperature ranging from 10 ºC to 24 ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HER to BHX in January. Temperatures average between 0 ºC and 8 ºC then.
More about Birmingham
Once you've booked your flights from HER to BHX, you'll want to find a hotel in Birmingham. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Birmingham itinerary.
Complete your Birmingham trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Birmingham International Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to find the best car rental price for your Birmingham escape.
