Heraklion (Crete)
Greece
Crete has over 1,000 km of coastline — more beaches than you can visit in one holiday.
Flight prices
The cheapest return ticket for 3–7 nights in each month, per person. Click a price to see all dates.
| Departing from | November 26 | December 26 | January 27 | February 27 | March 27 | April 27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London LON | £148 | — | £272 | — | — | — |
| Manchester MAN | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Berlin BER | — | — | — | — | £185 | — |
| Paris PAR | £125 | — | £105 | £186 | — | — |
Also compare on Kiwi.com — it combines low-cost airlines into one journey.
Weather and the best time to go
Best in May, September and October. The chart shows the average daytime temperature and the number of rainy days — an average of recent years (Open-Meteo).
What to see
- Palace of Knossos
- Samaria Gorge
- Elafonisi Beach
- Spinalonga
- Archaeological Museum
What a stay costs
- Local price level: Moderate
- Dinner at an inexpensive restaurant: approx. £11
- 3★ hotel, double room: roughly £77 per night
Before you go
Internet
Roaming depends on your operator — consider an eSIM
EU roaming rules only cover SIM cards from EU and EEA countries. Check your operator's rates or buy a local eSIM.
Documents
Passport required
Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180; your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave. Check the current Schengen entry rules (EES, ETIAS).
Healthcare
Your UK GHIC is valid
It covers public healthcare in the EU — travel insurance is still recommended.
Money
Euro (EUR)
1 EUR ≈ £0.85 (average NBP rate)
Frequently asked questions
Heraklion (Crete) — when is the best time to go? +
The most pleasant weather is usually in May, September and October: on average 25–29°C during the day. The data is an average of recent years.
Heraklion (Crete) — how much is a flight? +
The cheapest return ticket we found in the coming months starts at £105 (departing from Paris, January). Prices change daily — check the current ones in our search.
Greece — what documents do I need? +
Passport required. Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180; your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave. Check the current Schengen entry rules (EES, ETIAS).
Greece — does roaming work? +
Roaming depends on your operator — consider an eSIM. EU roaming rules only cover SIM cards from EU and EEA countries. Check your operator's rates or buy a local eSIM.
Greece — what currency? +
Euro (EUR).
