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Top places to visit in Crete

A coastal town with a marina, boats, and buildings along the waterfront.

Hersonissos

Cheap flights to Crete from $26 One Way, $55 Round Trip

$55 return flights and $26 one-way flights to Crete were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14

ATH

Athens

CHQ

Chania

$55

Roundtrip

found 23 hours ago

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

ATH

Athens

HER

Heraklion

$73

Roundtrip

found 6 hours ago

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14

ATH

Athens

JSH

Sitia

$102

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 8

TLV

Tel Aviv

HER

Heraklion

$211

Roundtrip

found 18 hours ago

Thu, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 8

ATH

Athens

KSJ

Kasos

$252

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19

TLV

Tel Aviv

CHQ

Chania

$381

Roundtrip

found 18 hours ago

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 23

BOS

Boston

HER

Heraklion

$664

Roundtrip

found 7 hours ago

Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 1

ORD

Chicago

CHQ

Chania

$679

Roundtrip

found 23 hours ago

Thu, Apr 22 - Sat, May 1

EWR

New York

CHQ

Chania

$728

Roundtrip

found 23 hours ago

Sat, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 4

BOS

Boston

CHQ

Chania

$735

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 2

EWR

New York

HER

Heraklion

$757

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

JFK

New York

CHQ

Chania

$758

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
ATH	Chania	July 5 to July 7	$114
ATH	Heraklion	July 3 to July 7	$118
MUC	Chania	July 3 to July 6	$132
FCO	Chania	July 3 to July 10	$134
FCO	Chania	July 3 to July 10	$134
FCO	Heraklion	July 3 to July 6	$146
FCO	Heraklion	July 3 to July 6	$146
LGW	Heraklion	July 5 to July 14	$155
MUC	Heraklion	July 3 to July 5	$222
CDG	Heraklion	July 3 to July 5	$237
DUS	Heraklion	July 3 to July 6	$249
LTN	Chania	July 5 to July 15	$264
QDU	Chania	July 4 to July 9	$270
ORY	Chania	July 5 to July 15	$362
FRA	Chania	July 3 to July 6	$403

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Falasarna Bay

Falasarna Kissamos Crete Island

$111 nightly

$129 total

Jul 7 - Jul 8

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this guesthouse in Kissamos. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and beach cabanas (surcharge). Popular attractions Balos Beach and Port of Kissamos ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (176 reviews)

"The property is located on a beautiful landscape and our room had a beautiful view of the sea. The beach I walked to was not sandy but I think further up there were some sandy beaches. It’s a quiet part of the island so I stayed two nights and visited ballos on the boat. The staff were friendly and ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

Christina Beach Hotel

Kasteli Kissamos Crete Island

$106 nightly

$123 total

Jul 4 - Jul 5

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Kissamos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Port of Kissamos and Mávros Mólos are ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (162 reviews)

"La suite est spacieuse et la vue est incroyable."

Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only

Analipsi, Chersonissos Hersonissos Crete Island

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$211 nightly

$258 total

Jul 10 - Jul 11

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Stalis Beach and Port of Hersonissos ...

9/10 Wonderful! (134 reviews)

"Amazing stay. Very tranquil property and extremely clean and well kept. Katerina was their absolute best waitress. If you did get anyone but her service was honestly subpar. And if you’re staying multiple days the menu can honestly become mundane. But there are restaurants just a quick 5 minute walk ..."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2026

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Athinaikon

89 Ethnikis Antistassis Street Heraklion Crete Island

$97 nightly

$113 total

Jul 10 - Jul 11

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological ...

7.6/10 Good! (41 reviews)

"Clean room, AC worked well and bed was comfy. Close to the port for catching ferry early and walkable to old town. We didn’t have the breakfast as we left too early, but it was available for 10 euro per person"

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2023

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Crete Apartment Hotels

Macaris Suites and SPA

Odyssea Elyti 8 Rethymno Crete Island

$212 nightly

$244 total

Jul 12 - Jul 13

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach guesthouse in Rethymno. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (357 reviews)

"Very clean, but a bit dated."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

Alena Apartments

Koronaiou 13 Chania Crete

Book a stay at this business-friendly guesthouse in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Agia ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (71 reviews)

"Booked my room months in advance, but when I showed up I was told there had been a mixup and no room was available."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2022

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Artemis Village Apartments & Studios

Stavros Akrotiriou Chania Crete

Book a stay at this family-friendly guesthouse in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Stavros Beach and Archaeological ...

10/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)

"The Artemis Apartments are a true gem! The Artemis team is exceptional in their warmth and kindness and the property is a true oasis. We felt as if we had stepped into paradise! Stunning property with fabulous pool and amenities. The thought that has gone into every little detail is highly apparent ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

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Villa Petra -Fantastic Sea and Mountain Views, High speed internet in all rooms

Chania/Kalyves Crete

Book a stay at this family-friendly villa in Apokoronas. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Port of Souda and Samonas Cave are ...

10/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)

"Lovely house with a private swimming pool in a great location, conveniently located near Chania. However, a car is necessary to reach the beach."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Bella Beach - All Inclusive

Anissaras Hersonissos Crete Island

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$178 nightly

$220 total

Jul 30 - Jul 31

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury property in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (395 reviews)

"Another stay at this excellent hotel they cannot do enough to make your stay the best experience possible, the food is amazing and the chef is the most pleasant person who really cares about the food in the restaurant, the whole experience was amazing so looking forward to returning in the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Enorme Santanna Island - Premium All Inclusive

Sissi Lasithiou Agios Nikolaos Crete

$312 nightly

$372 total

Jul 31 - Aug 1

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Agios Nikolaos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Stalis Beach and Malia Beach are ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (39 reviews)

"Pool was really cold. Staff were amazing. Rooms were spacious and very clean Only negative was the hotel management consistently shouting at staff in front of guests."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Lyttos Beach - All Inclusive

ANISSARAS Hersonissos Crete Island

$283 nightly

$339 total

Jul 2 - Jul 3

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury property in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (278 reviews)

"Hotel was a great stay for our first landing ground in Crete from the states - we wanted something to relax / adjust to time change and give our 4 year old some fun - It was a great stay, great food at the restaurants. Breakfast wasn’t my fave but It was fine."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

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Peninsula Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Agia Pelagia Malevizi Crete

$323 nightly

$380 total

Jul 4 - Jul 5

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Malevizi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (481 reviews)

"Everything in Peninsula is wonderful! Staff, rooms, amenities, beach, food, location! I cannot recommend more! I definitely would stay again. Missing my holiday already 😭"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Crete

Creta Maris Resort - All Inclusive

Hersonissou Hersonissos Crete Island

$424 nightly

$499 total

Jul 7 - Jul 8

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury property in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 15 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (914 reviews)

"Staff were very pleasant... room was clean and comfortable..resort amenities are better than most all inclusive resort."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

Renieris Hotel

Lofos Psathi 1 Kato Stalos Chania Crete

$121 nightly

$144 total

Jul 7 - Jul 8

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Chania. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (853 reviews)

"Nice location, good staff. Few options in breakfast and could do with some activities. No option for lunch or dinner and car is a must."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

Kiani Beach Resort Family

Kiani Akti Chania Crete Island

$357 nightly

$424 total

Jul 8 - Jul 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury resort in Chania. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 indoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (733 reviews)

Families like: Indoor pools, waterslide, kids club, playground

Travelers say...

"Food was not great. Milk was actually powdered. On the other hand amenities were amazing and kids had a blast. I would rather just pay for room and go to town to eat instead of all inclusive. The front desk was v helpful. The facilities are well kept and staff was accommodating."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

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Mitsis Selection Laguna

Anissaras Hersonissos M

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$408 nightly

$482 total

Jul 8 - Jul 9

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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4 people

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5 people

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5 people

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Crete?

Look up the deals from the 24 airlines that fly to Crete. Whether you want to live large in first class or save money in economy, there'll be a seat for you. Head for Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) with one of these trusted carriers:

Condor - 87 flights to Crete per month
TUI fly Deutschland - 81 flights to Crete per month
Aegean Airlines - 80 flights to Crete per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Crete?

There's one major entry point for this area — Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER). Book your flights to this popular gateway and explore all that Crete has to offer.

How much is a flight to Crete?

Loads of fabulous deals were there for the taking this week, with round-trip flights to Crete ranging between $55 and $758. But it was passengers starting their trip from Athens (ATH) who landed the top bargains. One-way flights to Crete fell to just $26.

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How long is a flight to Crete?

Your flight to Crete could be an hour or two or more, depending on where you're flying from. We've drawn up a list of three of the most popular domestic routes and flight times to give you some idea of what to expect:

Athens (ATH-Eleftherios Venizelos) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 50 minutes
Thessaloniki (SKG-Macedonia) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 1 hour and 12 minutes
Rhodes (RHO-Diagoras) to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 1 hour and 4 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Crete?

If your schedule allows, book your flights to Crete in January. This is the best month to reserve low airfares, closely followed by February and August. With a little planning, you're bound to find a cheap flight with Orbitz.

What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Crete?

To pick up a fantastic flight deal, book on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Usually, these are the cheapest days to purchase airfares to Crete.

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

According to Orbitz data from 2020, you ought to jump on a plane on a Monday to get cheap flights to Crete. Next most affordable day? Tuesday. Saturday will set you back the most. So, consider leaving early in the week if you'd love to book a wallet-friendly fare without paying premium prices.

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We won't keep you guessing — based on Orbitz data, August is generally the most affordable month to fly. Perfect for those who want to sneak in a weekend getaway or just a break from it all before the weather changes. The least affordable time to fly is the height of summer, with airfares at their highest in June.

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You'll need proof of identification such as your passport. To avoid delays while checking in, make sure you book your flight tickets under the same name as your government-issued ID. It's good to have digital copies of important documents too, just in case!
Bring some extra entertainment for your long trip to Crete. If you've had enough of watching that series on your phone, give your eyes a break from all that screen time and listen to some music instead.
Cabin temperatures are often chilly enough to give you goose bumps. Pack a hoodie even if you're traveling during the summertime.

How many direct flights are there to Crete?

Your thrilling adventure is one easy plane journey away, with 229 direct flights to Crete each month. Search for your fare with Orbitz and pick up a terrific deal with Aegean Airlines, Sky Express or Condor. Other respected airlines that provide nonstop services include Eurowings, Corendon Airlines Europe and easyJet.

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Travel tips for Crete

Acropolis is just one must-see during your trip to Crete. Reserve a car rental and enjoy the freedom of discovering this well-known attraction — and loads of others — at your own pace.
If you enjoy the action and excitement of major cities, kick off your adventure in Heraklion. This fascinating destination is the first port of call for many travelers to the area.

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