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, direct (typical).
Real return flight prices to Crete
The cheapest return flight, per person, that travellers found for each month they would leave in, of any trip length (the small number is the nights). Lowest seen: £120 for 7 nights, from London, leaving 29 October 2026.
| Leaving in | London | Manchester | Birmingham | Edinburgh | Bristol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | £120 7n | – | – | – | – |
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From Travelpayouts: prices travellers found on flight sites in the last two weeks, asked 19 October 2026, 22:54 UTC. Not live seats: prices change, and bags are usually extra. A dash means we have no recent fare for that month, not that there are no flights. Flights only: hotels are separate, and you book and pay with the seller.
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.
Before you go
Check the UK government's travel advice for Greece: gov.uk foreign travel advice. It covers entry rules, safety and health.
Fly to Crete
See the cheapest month to fly from your airport, then today's price on Aviasales, a flight search site, where you book with the seller. See flights to Crete