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Heraklion → Edinburgh Flights from Heraklion (HER) to Edinburgh (EDI)
Timezone shift +2h Direction westbound Flight time 4h 35m Distance 3,145 km Direct 2 airlines
Overview Airlines(15) Awards(0) Seasonal
Alliances Star Alliance SkyTeam Oneworld
Classes Economy Premium Economy Business First
Schedule su mo tu we th fr sa
Aircraft Airbus A320-100/200
Airbus A321neo
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Heraklion to Edinburgh Flights Flights from Heraklion to Edinburgh are operated 15 times. Departure times vary between 22:45 and 23:25. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 3,145 km (1,954 miles).
Arrival Windows Best times to arrive for faster recovery
7AM–7PM
Morning light helps you stay awake longer
9PM–5AM
Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder
The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.
Arrival Strategy for Edinburgh How to manage jetlag based on arrival time
Upon morning arrival, immediately expose yourself to natural daylight and engage in light physical activity to reset your internal clock and combat early fatigue.
Afternoon arrivals should avoid long naps and instead take a short 20-30 minute rest, followed by moderate outdoor activity to maintain wakefulness.
For evening arrivals, aim to stay awake until local bedtime, using strategic caffeine and light exposure to push through initial drowsiness.
Best Time to Visit Edinburgh Monthly climate overview
Airport Recovery Facilities Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport
Top Airlines Nonstop service on this route
U2
Easyjet Airline Company Limited 22:45 Airbus A320-100/200 4h 35m
23:15 Airbus A321neo 4h 35m
23:15 Airbus A321neo 4h 35m
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Jetlag Score 80
Minimal Jetlag K2 composite score
Recovery Estimate Conservative 2.0 days
Aggressive 1.2 days
Direction westbound
Route Facts Origin HER
Destination EDI
Distance 3,145 km
Timezone Shift +2h
Direct Airlines 2
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