How many flights depart from Athens to Crete on average per week?

As of September 2026, 234 flights take off from Athens and land in Crete each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Athens to Crete on average per day?

The number of flights available between Athens and Crete is 33 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 4:00p.m., with 42% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Athens Eleftherios V. to Crete?

Aegean Airlines and Sky Express are the most popular carriers operating from Athens Eleftherios V. to Crete

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Crete?

Prices for flights from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Crete refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Crete?

The number of operators available for flights from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Crete is 2 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Crete?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Crete.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Crete?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Crete trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 76 Cheap Flights from Athens to Crete in 2026/27

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6:35 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 55mdirect

11:30 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 136Aegean Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

11:45 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50mdirect

9:55 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 137Aegean Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

7:10 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50mdirect

9:50 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 138Multiple Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

7:10 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50mdirect

9:50 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 138Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

7:10 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50mdirect

5:10 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 143Multiple Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan

8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50mdirect

9:50 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 148Aegean Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

6:35 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 55mdirect

9:55 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 148Aegean Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

6:45 a.m. - 7:40 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CHQ Chania Souda

0h 55mdirect

9:50 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.CHQ Chania Souda-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 55mdirect

C$ 157Sky Express

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

7:15 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CHQ Chania Souda

0h 55mdirect

9:50 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.CHQ Chania Souda-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 55mdirect

C$ 182Sky Express

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CHQ Chania Souda

1h 00mdirect

10:45 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.CHQ Chania Souda-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 55mdirect

C$ 220Sky Express

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

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6:35 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 55mdirect

11:30 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 136Aegean Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

11:45 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50mdirect

11:30 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 164Aegean Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

11:45 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50mdirect

11:30 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 176Aegean Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

6:35 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 55mdirect

11:30 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 176Aegean Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

11:45 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50mdirect

11:30 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 178Aegean Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

6:45 a.m. - 7:40 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CHQ Chania Souda

0h 55mdirect

11:05 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.CHQ Chania Souda-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 00mdirect

C$ 201Sky Express

Tue, 22 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

5:45 p.m. - 7:55 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CHQ Chania Souda

14h 10m1 stop Paphos

11:05 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.CHQ Chania Souda-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 00mdirect

C$ 225Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

5:45 p.m. - 7:55 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CHQ Chania Souda

14h 10m1 stop Paphos

9:00 p.m. - 11:40 a.m.CHQ Chania Souda-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

14h 40m1 stop Luqa Malta Intl

C$ 277Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

10:00 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CHQ Chania Souda

9h 15m2 stops Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. Thessaloniki Makedonia

9:00 p.m. - 11:40 a.m.CHQ Chania Souda-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

14h 40m1 stop Luqa Malta Intl

C$ 487Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

7:15 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CHQ Chania Souda

5h 40m1 stop Bari Palese

4:00 p.m. - 11:55 a.m.CHQ Chania Souda-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

19h 55m3 stops Bari Palese Milan Linate Rome Fiumicino

C$ 591Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

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6:35 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 55mdirect

11:30 p.m. - 12:20 a.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 136Aegean Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

11:45 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50mdirect

9:55 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 137Aegean Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Wed, 7 Oct

7:10 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50mdirect

9:50 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 138Multiple Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

7:10 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50mdirect

9:50 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 138Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

7:10 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50mdirect

5:10 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 143Multiple Airlines

Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan

8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50mdirect

9:50 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 148Aegean Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

6:35 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 55mdirect

9:55 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50mdirect

C$ 148Aegean Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

6:45 a.m. - 7:40 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CHQ Chania Souda

0h 55mdirect

9:50 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.CHQ Chania Souda-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 55mdirect

C$ 157Sky Express

Mon, 19 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct

7:15 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CHQ Chania Souda

0h 55mdirect

9:50 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.CHQ Chania Souda-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 55mdirect

C$ 182Sky Express

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.ATH Athens Eleftherios V.-CHQ Chania Souda

1h 00mdirect

10:45 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.CHQ Chania Souda-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 55mdirect

C$ 220Sky Express

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

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Aegean Airlines flights from Athens to Crete

Our best Aegean Airlines deals on Athens to Crete flight tickets

Aegean Airlines

16 Oct

ATH6:35 a.m.Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 55m

HER7:30 a.m.Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

17 Oct

HER11:30 p.m.Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50m

ATH12:20 a.m.Athens Eleftherios V.

C$ 136

Aegean Airlines

3 Oct

ATH11:45 p.m.Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50m

HER12:35 a.m.Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

7 Oct

HER9:55 p.m.Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50m

ATH10:45 p.m.Athens Eleftherios V.

C$ 137

Aegean Airlines

22 Oct

ATH8:00 a.m.Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 50m

HER8:50 a.m.Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

26 Oct

HER9:50 p.m.Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

0h 50m

ATH10:40 p.m.Athens Eleftherios V.

C$ 148

Sky Express flights from Athens to Crete

Our best Sky Express deals on Athens to Crete flight tickets

Sky Express

19 Oct

ATH6:45 a.m.Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 55m

CHQ7:40 a.m.Chania Souda

26 Oct

CHQ9:50 p.m.Chania Souda

0h 55m

ATH10:45 p.m.Athens Eleftherios V.

C$ 157

Sky Express

22 Sep

ATH6:45 a.m.Athens Eleftherios V.

0h 55m

CHQ7:40 a.m.Chania Souda

26 Sep

CHQ11:05 p.m.Chania Souda

1h 00m

ATH12:05 a.m.Athens Eleftherios V.

C$ 201

Sky Express

20 Oct

ATH5:30 p.m.Athens Eleftherios V.

1h 00m

CHQ6:30 p.m.Chania Souda

22 Oct

CHQ10:45 p.m.Chania Souda

0h 55m

ATH11:40 p.m.Athens Eleftherios V.

C$ 220

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Cheapest round-trip

AthensHeraklion

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 16/10

6:35 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Sat 17/10

11:30 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

C$ 136

Quickest round-trip

AthensHeraklion

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sat 3/10

11:45 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Wed 7/10

9:55 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

C$ 137

AthensHeraklion

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 19/10

7:10 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 26/10

9:50 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

C$ 138

AthensHeraklion

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 16/10

7:10 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 26/10

9:50 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

C$ 138

AthensHeraklion

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 11/1

7:10 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Thu 21/1

5:10 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

C$ 143

AthensHeraklion

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Thu 22/10

8:00 a.m.-8:50 a.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Mon 26/10

9:50 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

C$ 148

AthensHeraklion

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - HER Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

ATHHER

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 18/10

6:35 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 55m

Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt.

Fri 23/10

9:55 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

C$ 148

AthensChania

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CHQ Chania Souda

ATHCHQ

Athens Eleftherios V.

Mon 19/10

6:45 a.m.-7:40 a.m.

Nonstop0h 55m

Chania Souda

Mon 26/10

9:50 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

Nonstop0h 55m

C$ 157

AthensChania

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CHQ Chania Souda

ATHCHQ

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 10/11

7:15 a.m.-8:10 a.m.

Nonstop0h 55m

Chania Souda

Tue 17/11

9:50 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

Nonstop0h 55m

C$ 182

AthensChania

ATH Athens Eleftherios V. - CHQ Chania Souda

ATHCHQ

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 20/10

5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 00m

Chania Souda

Thu 22/10

10:45 p.m.-11:40 p.m.

Nonstop0h 55m

C$ 220

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Athens to Crete

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Crete?

If you aren’t able to travel to Crete during the month of January, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of C$ 171.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Crete?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Crete from Athens is on a Saturday. momondo users have found tickets for Saturday departures for as low as C$ 159. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Tuesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Athens to Crete for around C$ 259.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Crete?

Flying to Crete from Athens in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as C$ 151 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to Crete are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of C$ 238. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Athens Eleftherios V. to Crete flight route?

Fly from Athens Eleftherios V. to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. for the best Athens Eleftherios V. - Crete flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight from Athens to Crete?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Crete from Athens when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Crete for around C$ 178 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Crete from Athens for as low as C$ 145 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Athens to Crete flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Athens to Crete flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	C$ 76
Fastest flight time	0h 50m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Crete	17 airports

The best one-way flight to Crete from Athens in the past 72 hours is C$ 76. The best round-trip flight deal from Athens to Crete found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 136.

The fastest flight from Athens to Crete takes 0h 50m

Direct flights go from Athens to Crete every day.

There are 17 airports in Crete. From Athens there are direct flights to Heraklion N. Kazantzakis Apt. (HER), Chania Souda (CHQ).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Athens to Crete

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Crete?
Prices for flights from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Crete refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Crete?
The number of operators available for flights from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Crete is 2 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Crete?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Athens Eleftherios V. Airport to Crete.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Crete?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Crete trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Athens to Crete?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Athens and Crete, the leading plane model is Airbus A320neo, making up 36.15% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 35.91%, ATR 42 / ATR 72 with 13.39%, and Airbus A320-100/200 with 6.53%.

Best airlines flying from Athens to Crete

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Athens to Crete with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Aegean Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 114	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 910 reviews		Search Aegean Airlines flights
Sky Express	PriceFrom C$ 116	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 131 reviews		Search Sky Express flights

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