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ManchesterHeraklion

Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Heraklion (HER)

Timezone shift+2hDirectioneastboundFlight time4h 5mDistance2,927 kmDirect3 airlines

Route Profile

Distance

2,927 km

Fastest Flight

4h 5m

Timezone Shift

+2h

Direct Airlines

3

AlliancesStar AllianceSkyTeamOneworld
ClassesEconomyPremium EconomyBusinessFirst
Schedulesumotuwethfrsa
Aircraft
Airbus A320-100/200
Airbus A321 (sharklets)
Airbus A321-100/200
Airbus A321neo
+2 more

Manchester to Heraklion Flights

Flights from Manchester to Heraklion are operated 20 times. Departure times vary between 06:15 and 12:25. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 2,927 km (1,819 miles).

Arrival Windows

Best times to arrive for faster recovery

Best vs Worst Arrival Times in Heraklion

Best Arrival

7AM7PM

Morning light helps you stay awake longer

Worst Arrival

9PM5AM

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 Heraklion

How to manage jetlag based on arrival time

Morning Arrival

Upon morning arrival, immediately expose yourself to sunlight and engage in light physical activity to reset your circadian rhythm and combat early fatigue.

Afternoon Arrival

Afternoon arrivals should plan a gentle nap (max 30 minutes) to refresh without disrupting nighttime sleep, followed by moderate outdoor exposure.

Evening Arrival

For evening arrivals, resist immediate sleep and have a light dinner, staying hydrated and avoiding heavy meals to support natural sleep transition.

Best Time to Visit Heraklion

Monthly climate overview

Mediterranean

Jan

14°

8°

75mm

Feb

15°

9°

60mm

Mar

17°

11°

45mm

Apr

20°

14°

30mm

May

24°

17°

15mm

Jun

29°

21°

5mm

Jul

32°

24°

2mm

Aug

32°

24°

3mm

Sep

28°

20°

10mm

Oct

23°

16°

30mm

Nov

19°

12°

80mm

Dec

15°

9°

90mm

Airport Recovery Facilities

Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport

MAN

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 10.0/10

HER

Sleep Pods
Quiet Zones
Showers
Lounge Beds

Comfort: 5.0/10

Top Airlines

Nonstop service on this route

LS
Jet2
06:15Airbus A321neo4h 5m
LS
Jet2
06:15Airbus A321neo4h 5m
LS
Jet2
06:15Airbus A321neo4h 5m

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Return & Connections

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Manchester to Heraklion Jetlag Recovery Guide

2-hour timezone shift eastbound · ~2.2 day recovery — departure timing tips, light exposure schedule, and day-by-day plan

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