Flights to Crete

Crete, the cradle of Minoan civilisation, is the largest and most populous island in our country, as well as the fifth largest in the Mediterranean!

Heraklion is the capital of Crete, which has airports in Heraklion, Chania and Sitia.

Heraklion Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” is the second busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic after Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, and the first for charter flights!

Direct domestic flights to Crete are as follows:

Flights from/to Heraklion Airport:

From / to:

Athens (Aegean)

Thessaloniki (Aegean)

Alexandroupoli (Skyexpress)

Rhodes (Ellinair & Skyexpress)

Corfu (Hahn Air, Skyexpress, Ellinair)

Santorini (Skyexpress, Ellinair, Hahn Air)

Flights from/to Chania Airport:

From / to:

Athens (Ellinair, Ryanair)

Thessaloniki (Ryanair)

Flights to Heraklion, Crete

On our website, you can find cheap flights to Heraklion with all available airlines.

The flight to Heraklion takes from 1:30 to 1 hour – depending on your starting point.

The airlines operating routes to Heraklion are Aegean, Ellinair and Skyexpress.

In the form above, you will find cheap prices for flights from Heraklion to Athens and you can book your seats straight away!

Flights to Chania, Crete

Chania has a much smaller airport than Heraklion. Traffic is considerably lower, and during winter, routes are minimal.

Ryanair connects Chania with both Athens and Thessaloniki, and also operates some international routes.

However, it has been announced that Ryanair flights from Chania will be reduced, and the base the company had there will be abolished.

Be that as it may, you can search for Athens to Chania flights using the form below and find the airlines that can take you to the enchanting city of Chania!

Flights to Crete with Ryanair

Ryanair operates flights only to Chania Airport. It performs both domestic and international flights. Lately, there have been several rumours that the company will close its base in Chania and the one aircraft stationed there.

For now, you can see all available Ryanair routes from and to Chania through our website’s search form.

Flights to Crete with Aegean

Aegean has several routes to Nikos Kazantzakis Airport in Heraklion.

You will find cheap Aegean flights from both Thessaloniki and Athens.

Routes are almost daily, and from Athens, they are operated up to twice a day.

Prices start from 50€, depending on the season and demand.

Find cheap Aegean flights to Crete, through Travelo.gr!

Car Hire in Crete

In Crete, you definitely need a car to explore the whole island and its unique beaches. If you have travelled by plane, then you absolutely must hire a car to fully enjoy your holiday. The best option we can offer you is car hire without a credit card or deposit, in cooperation with Carnmotion!

Specifically for Crete, you can pick up and drop off your rental car at 12 locations, including airports, city centres, Elounda, etc.

[ See all CarNmotion offers HERE! ]

Flights to Crete can be quite expensive if you do not book them in advance and through the best sources, such as TRAVELO which compares all travel agencies and airlines, to offer you only the best possible prices.

Book your flights straight away to get the best possible price for your trip!