Greece
Crete: when to go, and what flights really cost
Big Greek island. Beaches, old towns, good food. About 4 hours flying from the UK.
Real return flight prices to Crete
The cheapest return flight, per person, that travellers found for each month they would leave in. Lowest seen: £146 from London, leaving 28 October 2026.
| Leaving in | London | Manchester | Birmingham | Edinburgh | Bristol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | from £146 | – | – | – | – |
From Travelpayouts: prices travellers found on flight sites in the last two weeks, asked 18 October 2026, 16:18 UTC. Not live seats: prices change, and bags are usually extra. A dash means nobody searched that month lately, not that there are no flights.
How hot is Crete?
Usually hot (26° or more) from June to September.
| Month | Typical daytime high |
|---|---|
| January | 15° |
| February | 16° |
| March | 17° |
| April | 20° |
| May | 24° |
| June | 28° |
| July | 30° |
| August | 30° |
| September | 27° |
| October | 24° |
| November | 20° |
| December | 17° |
Typical highs, a rough guide typed in by hand, not a forecast.
Plan the whole trip
Atlas puts flights, hotel and transfer together, checks they fit, and shows the best three for your budget. Plan a holiday to Crete