Can I find cheaper flights to Crete if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Crete on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Crete?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scandinavian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Crete.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Crete?

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Crete. One-way flights to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. typically cost $23, while round-trip flights cost around $41.

How much is a round-trip flight to Crete?

A round-trip flight to Crete will typically cost around $97, however they can be found for as little as $64.

Where does the fastest flight to Crete depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Crete, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).

Does Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.?

Yes. Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Helen`s Luxury Apartment is the closest property to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (0.0 mi away from Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.).

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Popular in	January
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Average price	$1,054
Round-trip from	$560
One-way from	$279

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Sun 5/111:15 amJFK - HER

1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/2010:25 pmHER - JFK

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19$560

Mon 4/216:55 pmJFK - CHQ

1 stop19h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Tue 4/299:45 pmCHQ - JFK

1 stop26h 15mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 2/20$604

Sun 4/201:15 amJFK - CHQ

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/2910:40 pmCHQ - JFK

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/20$620

Mon 5/128:30 pmJFK - HER

1 stop30h 10mSWISS

Tue 5/208:50 pmHER - JFK

1 stop26h 45mSWISS

Deal found 2/19$668

Mon 5/129:50 pmEWR - HER

1 stop28h 50mSWISS

Tue 5/208:50 pmHER - EWR

1 stop30h 20mSWISS

Deal found 2/19$668

Wed 8/67:30 pmJFK - HER

1 stop13h 35mBritish Airways

Mon 10/69:40 pmHER - JFK

1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 2/20$673

Sun 8/1010:55 pmJFK - CHQ

1 stop13h 45mFinnair

Mon 8/188:40 pmCHQ - JFK

2 stops27h 25mFinnair

Deal found 2/20$707

Mon 4/214:05 pmLGA - CHQ

2 stops20h 40mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/2910:50 amCHQ - LGA

2 stops19h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20$710

Mon 4/215:00 pmEWR - CHQ

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Tue 4/2910:50 amCHQ - EWR

2 stops30h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20$716

Mon 4/215:15 pmEWR - CHQ

1 stop20h 40mScandinavian Airlines

Tue 4/299:45 pmCHQ - EWR

1 stop24h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 2/20$737

Mon 5/125:25 pmEWR - HER

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/208:50 pmHER - EWR

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19$743

Tue 7/19:50 pmJFK - CHQ

2 stops29h 05mLufthansa

Sat 8/309:45 amCHQ - JFK

1 stop17h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 2/19$783

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Sun 5/111:15 amJFK - HER

1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/2010:25 pmHER - JFK

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/19$560

Mon 4/216:55 pmJFK - CHQ

1 stop19h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Tue 4/299:45 pmCHQ - JFK

1 stop26h 15mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 2/20$604

Mon 5/128:30 pmJFK - HER

1 stop30h 10mSWISS

Tue 5/208:50 pmHER - JFK

1 stop26h 45mSWISS

Deal found 2/19$668

Mon 4/214:05 pmLGA - CHQ

2 stops20h 40mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/2910:50 amCHQ - LGA

2 stops19h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20$710

Mon 4/2110:55 pmJFK - CHQ

1 stop13h 50mFinnair

Tue 4/298:35 pmCHQ - JFK

2 stops27h 30mFinnair

Deal found 2/20$751

Wed 4/98:30 pmEWR - HER

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Wed 5/219:40 amHER - EWR

1 stop13h 00mLufthansa

Deal found 2/19$910

Sun 5/189:25 pmEWR - CHQ

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Tue 5/273:50 pmCHQ - EWR

1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 2/20$994

Fri 5/96:45 pmEWR - HER

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Fri 5/164:00 pmHER - EWR

2 stops25h 55mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 2/19$1,012

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Fri 5/210:15 pmHER - JFK

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Deal found 2/20$1,137

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Tue 4/2910:40 pmCHQ - JFK

1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/20$620

Mon 5/129:50 pmEWR - HER

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Tue 5/208:50 pmHER - EWR

1 stop30h 20mSWISS

Deal found 2/19$668

Mon 4/215:00 pmEWR - CHQ

2 stops19h 45mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/2910:50 amCHQ - EWR

2 stops30h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/20$716

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Sat 3/15:00 pmEWR - HER

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Sat 3/229:45 pmHER - EWR

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Wed 3/510:20 pmJFK - HER

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Deal found 2/18$700

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New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

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Sun 5/11

1:15 am-9:45 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 5/20

10:25 pm-11:25 am

1 stop20h 00m

$560

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/21

6:55 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Chania Souda

Tue 4/29

9:45 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$604

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/20

1:15 am-10:05 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Chania Souda

Tue 4/29

10:40 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 45m

$620

New YorkHeraklion

JFK - HER

JFKHER

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/12

8:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 10m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 5/20

8:50 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$668

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Mon 5/12

9:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop28h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 5/20

8:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$668

New YorkChania

LGA - CHQ

LGACHQ

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/21

4:05 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Chania Souda

Tue 4/29

10:50 am-11:44 pm

2 stops19h 54m

$710

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Mon 4/21

5:00 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops19h 45m

Chania Souda

Tue 4/29

10:50 am-10:21 am

2 stops30h 31m

$716

NewarkChania

EWR - CHQ

EWRCHQ

Newark

Mon 4/21

5:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Chania Souda

Tue 4/29

9:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$737

NewarkHeraklion

EWR - HER

EWRHER

Newark

Mon 5/12

5:25 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Tue 5/20

8:50 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$743

New YorkChania

JFK - CHQ

JFKCHQ

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/21

10:55 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Chania Souda

Tue 4/29

8:35 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$751

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How long is the flight to Crete?

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The most popular airlines flying from New York to Crete are SWISS, Finnair and American Airlines.

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Finnair

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American Airlines

From $865

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Crete?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Crete are Scandinavian Airlines, SWISS and British Airways.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Crete?

The most popular places in Crete to fly to are Heraklion and Chania.

Reviews of airlines servicing Crete

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Aegean Airlines

8.1

Very good

733 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Aegean Airlines

8.1

Very good

733 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8.1

Very good

733 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,279 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8.1

Very good

733 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8.1

Very good

733 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,273 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8.1

Very good

733 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Austrian Airlines

7.6

Good

773 reviews

Aegean Airlines

8.1

Very good

733 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SKG - FRA

I am very proud of them. Everything was very nice everything thank you

Crete Travel Information

Crete is full of festivals that are informational and entertaining. Summer time specifically is when most festivals take place including the Chania’s Summer Festival and the Heraklion Summer Festival. Chania Summer Festival takes place July through September and is a celebration of Greek life that includes concerts, plays, exhibitions, and traditional Cretan dancing and music in the streets. The Heraklion Summer Festival is a summer arts festival that takes place throughout the city during the summer months.
Take a day trip to Phaestos or Matala while you’re in Crete. There are plenty of charter boats that come and go from the island.

Can I find cheaper flights to Crete if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Crete on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Crete?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Scandinavian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Crete.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Crete?
Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Crete. One-way flights to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. typically cost $23, while round-trip flights cost around $41.
How much is a round-trip flight to Crete?
A round-trip flight to Crete will typically cost around $97, however they can be found for as little as $64.
Where does the fastest flight to Crete depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Crete, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 5 minutes).
Does Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.?
Yes. Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Helen`s Luxury Apartment is the closest property to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (0.0 mi away from Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.).

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