London Gatwick Airport to Crete Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from London Gatwick Airport to Crete, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from London Gatwick Airport to Crete?
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Average flight time is 3 hours 59 minutes

The fastest flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Crete is 3 hours 50 minutes

London Gatwick Airport to Crete flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 3 hours 59 minutes
Shortest flight duration 3 hours 50 minutes
Longest flight duration 4 hours 5 minutes
The average flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Crete is 3 hours 59 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from London Gatwick Airport to Crete is 1,657 miles / 2,666 km

London airports

London has 5 airports: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London City Airport (LCY), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

If you don't fancy flying from London there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Crete: London Southend Airport (SEN), Southampton Airport (SOU), Cambridge Airport (CBG), Bournemouth Airport (BOH) and Bristol Airport (BRS).

Crete airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to London: Heraklion International Airport (HER), Chania International Airport (CHQ), Santorini Thira National Airport (JTR), Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK), Kos Island International Airport (KGS), Athens Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) and Kalamata International Airport (KLX).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: London to Crete and London Gatwick Airport to Chania.

London & Crete local times and timezones

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London, United Kingdom is 2 hours behind of Crete, Greece

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London Gatwick Airport to Crete FAQs

How long does it take to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Crete?

On average, the flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Crete is 3 hours 59 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Crete could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between London Gatwick Airport and Crete?

The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Crete is 1,657 miles or 2,666 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from London Gatwick Airport to Crete?

The shortest flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Crete is 3 hours 50 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from London to Crete?

The average flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Crete is 3 hours 59 minutes. Nearby airports to consider flying from include: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London City Airport (LCY), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN). Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between London and Crete?

The time zone difference between London and Crete is -2 hours.