How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Crete?

On average, it takes 4h 05m to fly from United Kingdom to Crete if you fly out of London Heathrow (the most popular airport in United Kingdom) and into Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (the most popular airport in Crete). If you’re flying out of Manchester and into Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt., then the flight time is around 4h 05m.

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Flights to Heraklion

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Multiple Airlines

13 Oct

BRS

20h 55m

1 stop

HER

20 Oct

HER

36h 55m

2 stops

BRS

£136

Multiple Airlines

16 Sept

EDI

4h 30m

HER

23 Sept

HER

16h 35m

2 stops

EDI

£136

Multiple Airlines

13 Oct

BRS

20h 55m

1 stop

HER

20 Oct

HER

36h 55m

2 stops

BRS

£138

Multiple Airlines

22 Sept

GLA

12h 00m

1 stop

HER

5 Oct

HER

18h 40m

1 stop

GLA

£139

Multiple Airlines

13 Oct

BRS

20h 55m

1 stop

HER

20 Oct

HER

27h 55m

1 stop

BRS

£141

Multiple Airlines

8 Sept

LGW

4h 00m

HER

15 Sept

HER

8h 10m

1 stop

LGW

£145

Multiple Airlines

17 Sept

STN

6h 35m

1 stop

HER

21 Sept

HER

4h 10m

STN

£146

Multiple Airlines

23 Sept

LTN

4h 05m

HER

30 Sept

HER

13h 40m

2 stops

LTN

£146

Multiple Airlines

18 Sept

LGW

3h 55m

HER

30 Sept

HER

4h 00m

LGW

£146

Multiple Airlines

17 Sept

STN

6h 35m

1 stop

HER

21 Sept

HER

11h 40m

1 stop

STN

£146

Multiple Airlines

6 Sept

LTN

3h 55m

HER

16 Sept

HER

4h 10m

LTN

£146

easyJet

1 Nov

GLA

10h 40m

1 stop

HER

15 Nov

HER

18h 55m

1 stop

GLA

£146

Flights to Chania

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Ryanair

12 Oct

LBA

4h 00m

CHQ

19 Oct

CHQ

4h 25m

LBA

£91

Ryanair

5 Oct

LBA

4h 00m

CHQ

19 Oct

CHQ

4h 25m

LBA

£91

Ryanair

12 Oct

LBA

4h 00m

CHQ

19 Oct

CHQ

4h 25m

LBA

£95

Ryanair

12 Oct

LBA

4h 00m

CHQ

19 Oct

CHQ

4h 25m

LBA

£96

Ryanair

12 Oct

BHX

4h 00m

CHQ

20 Oct

CHQ

21h 35m

1 stop

BHX

£96

Ryanair

12 Oct

BHX

16h 10m

1 stop

CHQ

20 Oct

CHQ

24h 20m

2 stops

BHX

£99

Jet2

16 Sept

BHX

4h 05m

CHQ

23 Sept

CHQ

4h 20m

BHX

£101

Multiple Airlines

5 Oct

BHX

4h 00m

CHQ

12 Oct

CHQ

24h 50m

2 stops

BHX

£102

Ryanair

15 Oct

NCL

4h 10m

CHQ

19 Oct

CHQ

20h 55m

2 stops

NCL

£102

Multiple Airlines

6 Oct

LTN

6h 00m

1 stop

CHQ

11 Oct

CHQ

4h 05m

LTN

£104

TUI Airways

18 Sept

LGW

4h 00m

CHQ

25 Sept

CHQ

4h 05m

LGW

£104

Multiple Airlines

6 Sept

LTN

3h 55m

CHQ

18 Sept

CHQ

4h 00m

LTN

£104

Flights to Sitia

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Multiple Airlines

10 Oct

STN

15h 25m

1 stop

JSH

16 Oct

JSH

13h 10m

2 stops

STN

£189

Multiple Airlines

10 Oct

LGW

15h 15m

1 stop

JSH

16 Oct

JSH

13h 35m

2 stops

LGW

£208

Multiple Airlines

10 Oct

STN

15h 25m

1 stop

JSH

16 Oct

JSH

7h 55m

1 stop

STN

£209

Multiple Airlines

5 Oct

STN

25h 55m

1 stop

JSH

11 Oct

JSH

13h 55m

2 stops

STN

£213

Multiple Airlines

1 Oct

STN

16h 30m

2 stops

JSH

9 Oct

JSH

14h 30m

2 stops

STN

£219

Multiple Airlines

1 Oct

STN

16h 30m

2 stops

JSH

9 Oct

JSH

10h 15m

1 stop

STN

£220

Multiple Airlines

12 Sept

LGW

17h 55m

1 stop

JSH

15 Sept

JSH

12h 00m

1 stop

LGW

£221

Multiple Airlines

10 Oct

LGW

19h 30m

2 stops

JSH

16 Oct

JSH

13h 35m

2 stops

LGW

£222

Multiple Airlines

5 Oct

LGW

16h 25m

1 stop

JSH

11 Oct

JSH

17h 00m

1 stop

LGW

£224

Multiple Airlines

29 Sept

STN

17h 10m

2 stops

JSH

7 Oct

JSH

12h 15m

2 stops

STN

£226

Multiple Airlines

10 Oct

LGW

15h 15m

1 stop

JSH

16 Oct

JSH

14h 15m

1 stop

LGW

£231

Aegean Airlines

10 Oct

LHR

10h 00m

1 stop

JSH

16 Oct

JSH

26h 35m

1 stop

LHR

£240

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06:45 - 14:45LTN London Luton-CHQ Chania Souda

6h 00m1 stop Luqa Malta Intl

00:05 - 02:10CHQ Chania Souda-LTN London Luton

4h 05mdirect

£104Multiple Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

15:40 - 22:05LTN London Luton-CHQ Chania Souda

4h 25mdirect

09:55 - 08:30CHQ Chania Souda-LTN London Luton

24h 35m2 stops Luqa Malta Intl Rome Fiumicino

£104Multiple Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

07:00 - 13:00LGW London Gatwick-CHQ Chania Souda

4h 00mdirect

14:20 - 16:25CHQ Chania Souda-LGW London Gatwick

4h 05mdirect

£104TUI Airways

Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

07:00 - 13:00LGW London Gatwick-CHQ Chania Souda

4h 00mdirect

14:20 - 16:25CHQ Chania Souda-LGW London Gatwick

4h 05mdirect

£104TUI Airways

Fri, 18 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

16:25 - 00:45STN London Stansted-CHQ Chania Souda

6h 20m1 stop Luqa Malta Intl

05:50 - 19:30CHQ Chania Souda-STN London Stansted

15h 40m1 stop Thessaloniki Makedonia

£107Ryanair

Sat, 3 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

15:50 - 21:40STN London Stansted-CHQ Chania Souda

3h 50mdirect

07:20 - 22:20CHQ Chania Souda-STN London Stansted

17h 00m2 stops Sofia Warsaw Modlin

£107Ryanair

Tue, 29 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

14:45 - 21:10LTN London Luton-CHQ Chania Souda

4h 25mdirect

21:50 - 23:55CHQ Chania Souda-LTN London Luton

4h 05mdirect

£108Wizz Air

Mon, 14 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

14:45 - 21:10LTN London Luton-CHQ Chania Souda

4h 25mdirect

21:50 - 23:55CHQ Chania Souda-LTN London Luton

4h 05mdirect

£108Wizz Air

Mon, 21 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

16:10 - 22:15LGW London Gatwick-CHQ Chania Souda

4h 05mdirect

23:05 - 01:05CHQ Chania Souda-LGW London Gatwick

4h 00mdirect

£110easyJet

Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

16:10 - 22:15LGW London Gatwick-CHQ Chania Souda

4h 05mdirect

23:05 - 01:05CHQ Chania Souda-LGW London Gatwick

4h 00mdirect

£110easyJet

Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

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LondonChania

LTN London Luton - CHQ Chania Souda

LTNCHQ

London Luton

Tue 6/10

06:45-14:45

1 stop6h 00m

Chania Souda

Sun 11/10

00:05-02:10

Nonstop4h 05m

£104

LondonChania

LTN London Luton - CHQ Chania Souda

LTNCHQ

London Luton

Fri 25/9

15:40-22:05

Nonstop4h 25m

Chania Souda

Tue 29/9

09:55-08:30

2 stops24h 35m

£104

Fastest return journey

LondonChania

LGW London Gatwick - CHQ Chania Souda

LGWCHQ

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

07:00-13:00

Nonstop4h 00m

Chania Souda

Fri 25/9

14:20-16:25

Nonstop4h 05m

£104

LondonChania

LGW London Gatwick - CHQ Chania Souda

LGWCHQ

London Gatwick

Fri 18/9

07:00-13:00

Nonstop4h 00m

Chania Souda

Fri 25/9

14:20-16:25

Nonstop4h 05m

£104

LondonChania

STN London Stansted - CHQ Chania Souda

STNCHQ

London Stansted

Sat 3/10

16:25-00:45

1 stop6h 20m

Chania Souda

Sat 17/10

05:50-19:30

1 stop15h 40m

£107

LondonChania

STN London Stansted - CHQ Chania Souda

STNCHQ

London Stansted

Tue 29/9

15:50-21:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Chania Souda

Mon 5/10

07:20-22:20

2 stops17h 00m

£107

LondonChania

LTN London Luton - CHQ Chania Souda

LTNCHQ

London Luton

Mon 14/9

14:45-21:10

Nonstop4h 25m

Chania Souda

Mon 21/9

21:50-23:55

Nonstop4h 05m

£108

LondonChania

LTN London Luton - CHQ Chania Souda

LTNCHQ

London Luton

Mon 21/9

14:45-21:10

Nonstop4h 25m

Chania Souda

Mon 28/9

21:50-23:55

Nonstop4h 05m

£108

LondonChania

LGW London Gatwick - CHQ Chania Souda

LGWCHQ

London Gatwick

Sun 11/10

16:10-22:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Chania Souda

Sun 18/10

23:05-01:05

Nonstop4h 00m

£110

LondonChania

LGW London Gatwick - CHQ Chania Souda

LGWCHQ

London Gatwick

Sun 11/10

16:10-22:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Chania Souda

Sun 18/10

23:05-01:05

Nonstop4h 00m

£110

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Crete flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest flight I can find to Crete?

Flights to Crete vary based on month, airline, when you book, where you are departing from and many more variables, but on average momondo users can expect to spend about £209/pp. The absolute cheapest flight to Crete is £30/pp

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Crete?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Crete is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as £350. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around £474. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Crete.

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Summary info about Crete flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£42
Best Round-Trip Price	£104
Fastest flight time	4h 00m
Popular in	August

The best one-way flight price to Crete from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £42 (Manchester to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.).

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The best return flight price to Crete from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £104 (London Luton to Chania Souda).

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The fastest flight to Crete from United Kingdom takes 4h 00m (London Gatwick to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.).

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August has the highest demand for flights to Crete, with a 21% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Crete

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Heraklion?

The majority of momondo users who fly to Crete tend to spend time in Heraklion, which is visited 59% more often than other cities. When flying to Heraklion, the most popular airport to fly into is Heraklion Airport.

Which airlines fly to Crete?

There are 16 airlines that fly to Crete on a routine basis, but easyJet, British Airways and Jet2 happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 55% of those who searched for flights to Crete looked to travel with easyJet, making this airline the top choice among momondo travellers.

How much are flights to Crete?

You can expect to spend an average of £217 for a flight to Crete. However, our users found flights to Crete for £30, which is the cheapest price we’ve seen in the past week. £1,067 per ticket tends to be the most expensive a flight to Crete will get, whereas anything for £167 or less is considered a good deal.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Crete?

Monday is the best day of the week to fly to Crete based on flight prices. Wednesday is another affordable option. If you are looking to save money on flights to Crete, then try to avoid flying out on a Tuesday since this is when prices are at their highest.

Where is it cheapest to fly into Crete?

When travelling to Crete, Chania Souda airport in Chania offers the cheapest overall flights with an average airfare of £30, while the second most affordable option is Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. airport with an average airfare of £35 for Heraklion.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Crete?

Prices for flights to Crete were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Crete?

As of August 2026, there are 26 operators available to choose from for flights to Crete.

How old do you have to be to fly to Crete?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Crete.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Crete?

The required travel and health documents for your Crete trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Crete. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Crete?

It is quick and easy to find flights to Crete on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Crete that suits you.

Can I find flights to Crete with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights to Crete with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights to Crete?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Crete, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Crete right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Crete, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Crete and alert you when they change.