How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Crete?

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

Which airlines fly to Crete?

easyJet, Jet2 and TUI Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Crete from United Kingdom according to our data. easyJet is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Crete. Keep in mind that there are 18 different airlines that fly to Crete on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from United Kingdom to Crete?

Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air are the most popular carriers operating from United Kingdom to Crete

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United Kingdom to Crete?

Prices for flights from United Kingdom to Crete are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from United Kingdom to Crete?

As of January 2026, there are 18 operators available to choose from for flights from United Kingdom to Crete.

How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom 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 from United Kingdom to Crete.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Crete trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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16:10 - 22:15

LGW

CHQ

4h 05mdirect

14:45 - 17:00

CHQ

LGW

4h 15mdirect

£55easyJet

Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 7 May

16:10 - 22:15

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CHQ

4h 05mdirect

23:05 - 01:05

CHQ

LGW

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£57easyJet

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15:20 - 21:25

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CHQ

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21:40 - 23:59

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MAN

4h 19mdirect

£82Ryanair

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4h 20mdirect

£108Ryanair

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HER

13h 30m

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HER

LHR

13h 05m

1 stop

£146SWISS

Wed, 29 Apr - Tue, 5 May

20:05 - 09:40

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HER

11h 35m

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20:50 - 07:55

HER

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13h 05m

1 stop

£155SWISS

Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May

07:05 - 13:15

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CHQ

4h 10mdirect

14:10 - 16:30

CHQ

LHR

4h 20mdirect

£167British Airways

Sat, 25 Apr - Sun, 3 May

07:00 - 13:10

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18:50 - 20:55

CHQ

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4h 05mdirect

£178British Airways

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17:50 - 09:55

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CHQ

14h 05m

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09:40 - 22:10

CHQ

LHR

14h 30m

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£183Lufthansa

Wed, 10 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

20:25 - 09:55

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CHQ

11h 30m

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09:40 - 16:40

CHQ

LHR

9h 00m

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£186Lufthansa

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Ryanair flights from United Kingdom to Crete

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Ryanair

19 Apr

MAN15:10Manchester

4h 05m

CHQ21:15Chania Souda

24 Apr

CHQ21:50Chania Souda

4h 20m

MAN00:10Manchester

£68

Ryanair

17 Apr

MAN15:20Manchester

4h 05m

CHQ21:25Chania Souda

24 Apr

CHQ21:50Chania Souda

4h 20m

MAN00:10Manchester

£79

Ryanair

17 Apr

MAN15:20Manchester

4h 05m

CHQ21:25Chania Souda

19 Apr

CHQ21:40Chania Souda

4h 19m

MAN23:59Manchester

£82

Sky Express flights from United Kingdom to Crete

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Sky Express

30 Jan

LGW13:25London Gatwick

16h 35m

1 stop

HER08:00Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

2 Feb

HER08:40Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

5h 45m

1 stop

LGW12:25London Gatwick

£234

Sky Express

29 Jan

LGW13:25London Gatwick

5h 45m

1 stop

CHQ21:10Chania Souda

1 Feb

CHQ21:50Chania Souda

16h 35m

1 stop

LGW12:25London Gatwick

£243

Sky Express

29 Jan

LGW13:25London Gatwick

16h 35m

1 stop

HER08:00Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

2 Feb

HER08:40Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

5h 45m

1 stop

LGW12:25London Gatwick

£255

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LGW - CHQ

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London Gatwick

Sun 26/4

16:10-22:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Chania Souda

Thu 7/5

14:45-17:00

Nonstop4h 15m

£55

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London Gatwick

Sun 26/4

16:10-22:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Chania Souda

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23:05-01:05

Nonstop4h 00m

£57

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MAN - CHQ

MANCHQ

Manchester

Fri 17/4

15:20-21:25

Nonstop4h 05m

Chania Souda

Sun 19/4

21:40-23:59

Nonstop4h 19m

£82

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MAN - CHQ

MANCHQ

Manchester

Fri 8/5

15:20-21:25

Nonstop4h 05m

Chania Souda

Fri 15/5

21:50-00:10

Nonstop4h 20m

£108

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LHR - HER

LHRHER

London Heathrow

Wed 29/4

18:40-10:10

1 stop13h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 5/5

20:50-07:55

1 stop13h 05m

£146

LondonHeraklion

LHR - HER

LHRHER

London Heathrow

Tue 5/5

20:05-09:40

1 stop11h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 12/5

20:50-07:55

1 stop13h 05m

£155

LondonChania

LHR - CHQ

LHRCHQ

London Heathrow

Sat 25/4

07:05-13:15

Nonstop4h 10m

Chania Souda

Sun 3/5

14:10-16:30

Nonstop4h 20m

£167

LondonChania

LHR - CHQ

LHRCHQ

London Heathrow

Sun 26/4

07:00-13:10

Nonstop4h 10m

Chania Souda

Thu 14/5

18:50-20:55

Nonstop4h 05m

£178

LondonChania

LHR - CHQ

LHRCHQ

London Heathrow

Wed 10/6

17:50-09:55

1 stop14h 05m

Chania Souda

Mon 15/6

09:40-22:10

1 stop14h 30m

£183

LondonChania

LHR - CHQ

LHRCHQ

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

20:25-09:55

1 stop11h 30m

Chania Souda

Sun 24/5

09:40-16:40

1 stop9h 00m

£186

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Crete?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Crete from United Kingdom, with most prices found around £163. If you aren’t able to travel to Crete during the month of November, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £197.

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 £366. 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 Sunday because tickets tend to average around £507. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Crete.

What is the cheapest United Kingdom to Crete flight route?

Fly from London Luton to Chania Souda for the best United Kingdom - Crete flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Crete?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Crete from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Crete for around £297 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Crete from United Kingdom for as low as £301 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on United Kingdom to Crete flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on United Kingdom to Crete flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on United Kingdom to Crete flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between United Kingdom to Crete.

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Best price found	£68
Fastest flight time	3h 50m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Crete	17 airports

The best one-way flight to Crete from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £68. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Crete found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £93.

The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Crete takes 3h 50m

Direct flights go from United Kingdom to Crete on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Ryanair, Wizz Air and Jet2.

There are 17 airports in Crete. From United Kingdom there are direct flights to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER), Chania Souda (CHQ).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from United Kingdom to Crete?
Prices for flights from United Kingdom to Crete are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United Kingdom to Crete?
As of January 2026, there are 18 operators available to choose from for flights from United Kingdom to Crete.
How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom 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 from United Kingdom to Crete.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Crete?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Crete trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from United Kingdom to Crete?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from United Kingdom to Crete is Airbus A320-100/200, representing 34.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A321-100/200 at 19.19%, Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 15.28%, and Airbus A321neo at 11.20%.

Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to Crete

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Ryanair	PriceFrom £47	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 5,254 reviews	Search Ryanair flights
Jet2	PriceFrom £64	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 179 reviews	Search Jet2 flights
easyJet	PriceFrom £81	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 1,866 reviews	Search easyJet flights
Corendon Airlines Europe	PriceFrom £83	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0	Search Corendon Airlines Europe flights
Ryanair	PriceFrom £84	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.4 125 reviews	Search Ryanair flights
Aegean Airlines	PriceFrom £85	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 845 reviews	Search Aegean Airlines flights
Corendon Airlines	PriceFrom £88	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.1 18 reviews	Search Corendon Airlines flights
TUI Airways	PriceFrom £104	Free Cancellation	Rating 0.0 0 reviews	Search TUI Airways flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £104	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,672 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Sky Express	PriceFrom £111	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 121 reviews	Search Sky Express flights

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