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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 $58 One Way, $84 Round Trip

$84 return flights and $58 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.

Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Sep 30

ATH

Athens

CHQ

Chania

$84

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Tue, May 11 - Sat, May 15

ATH

Athens

HER

Heraklion

$88

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26

ATH

Athens

JSH

Sitia

$161

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 25

FRA

Frankfurt

CHQ

Chania

$192

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Thu, Jun 3 - Thu, Jun 17

FRA

Frankfurt

HER

Heraklion

$197

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 9

TLV

Tel Aviv

HER

Heraklion

$231

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

EWR

New York

HER

Heraklion

$702

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9

JFK

New York

HER

Heraklion

$702

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

BOS

Boston

HER

Heraklion

$703

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Mon, Apr 19 - Sun, May 2

EWR

New York

CHQ

Chania

$705

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Fri, May 14 - Tue, May 25

JFK

New York

CHQ

Chania

$775

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23

SFO

San Francisco

HER

Heraklion

$785

Roundtrip

found 2 hours ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
ATH	Heraklion	August 15 to August 19	$190
FRA	Chania	August 16 to August 25	$192
ATH	Chania	August 15 to August 30	$205
FRA	Heraklion	August 14 to August 17	$275
CGN	Heraklion	August 16 to August 21	$318
DUS	Heraklion	August 15 to August 22	$352
FCO	Heraklion	August 16 to August 20	$362
FCO	Heraklion	August 16 to August 20	$362
LGW	Heraklion	August 14 to August 18	$381
FCO	Chania	August 16 to August 22	$486
FCO	Chania	August 16 to August 22	$486
CDG	Heraklion	August 14 to August 26	$495
CDG	Chania	August 15 to August 29	$588

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Falasarna Bay

Falasarna Kissamos Crete Island

$95 nightly

$111 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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 Balos Lagoon ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews)

"Clean rooms and property. Small bathroom and small kitchenette. Adequate for a relaxed beach vacation. The secure WiFi Internet was very weak, unsecured was at full strength. Close to restaurants and small grocery store (2 minute walk), falassarna beach (2 minute drive) and bigger grocery store (10 ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

Christina Beach Hotel

Kasteli Kissamos Crete Island

$125 nightly

$145 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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 Mávros Mólos and Telónio Beach are located ...

Paralos Venus Suites - Adults Only

Analipsi, Chersonissos Hersonissos Crete Island

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$230 nightly

$279 total

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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 Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach ...

9/10 Wonderful! (138 reviews)

"Amazing stay - fantastic facilities, delicious food and the staff were INCREDIBLE. Shout out Giorgios, Chryssa, Maria K, and the rest of the bar and restaurant team. We loved our time here."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

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Athinaikon

89 Ethnikis Antistassis Street Heraklion Crete Island

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

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Our Top Crete Apartment Hotels

Macaris Suites and SPA

Odyssea Elyti 8 Rethymno Crete Island

$201 nightly

$231 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

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 ...

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! (90 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 ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (37 reviews)

"The property was very clean and well presented and the kitchen, well equipped .Each bedroom was supplied with ample towels and toiletries. There were lovely views of sea and mountains. Since we arrived late at night, a welcome basket would have been appreciated. The only item in the fridge was a ..."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 2026

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Lyttos Beach - All Inclusive

ANISSARAS Hersonissos Crete Island

$362 nightly

$430 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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 ...

Infinity City Boutique Hotel

Ariadnis 9 Heraklion

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$149 nightly

$181 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Heraklion. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (347 reviews)

"I would never book here again. I cancelled my booking immediately as it was a mistake but somehow it didn’t show up on there end. A notification came thru and I immediately messaged to see if he could swap a day even though I already paid for 2. Absolutely would not consider it even though the room ..."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa - Adults Only

Analipsi, Analipsi Hersonissos

$577 nightly

$674 total

Sep 5 - Sep 6

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...

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Star Beach Village and Water Park

Themistokleous 5 Hersonissos Crete

$207 nightly

$247 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hersonissos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach ...

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

$465 nightly

$547 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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! (934 reviews)

"We had a lovely family vacation at this wonderful hotel. The look and feel of a Grecian village within the hotel is beautiful and there is so much character to the whole hotel. The staff were very helpful helping us to get the most appropriate room for our family. They were all very helpful throughout ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

Renieris Hotel

Lofos Psathi 1 Kato Stalos Chania Crete

$115 nightly

$137 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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! (867 reviews)

"A favourite at Crete. Nice people. Cleane palce. Good beds. Quiet place."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Kiani Beach Resort Family

Kiani Akti Chania Crete Island

$305 nightly

$365 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 ...

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Mitsis Selection Laguna

Anissaras Hersonissos M

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$373 nightly

$442 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

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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 $84 and $785. But it was passengers starting their trip from Athens (ATH) who landed the top bargains. One-way flights to Crete fell to just $58.

How to book the cheapest flight to Crete?

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Reserve your airfare as soon as you've sorted your travel dates. While it does happen on occasion, airfares rarely drop in price as your departure date approaches.
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Don't travel during the busy season if possible. By steering clear of summer, school vacations and other popular dates, you can save loads on your airfares.

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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Crete?

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.

Which airlines allow free cancellation?

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What do I need for the flight to Crete?

It's good to be ready for anything when going on a trip. Keep in mind the following pointers for a smooth flight:

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.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Crete?

There are ways of booking first or business-class airfares to Crete that won't burn through your wallet. Grab a seat at the front of the plane for less with these useful tips:

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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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