Beach · History · Big island. Compare cheap flights to Crete from UK airports — flight time 4h from London.
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Crete is a medium-haul destination from the UK — around 4h in the air from London, which makes it a realistic short break. Travellers come for the beaches and the history. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for May–Sep. The lowest return fare we have seen is £102 for a trip starting in November, from London Gatwick (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and Greek the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £102 (trip starting in November) | £188 | Check price |
| London Luton (LTN) | £151 (trip starting in April) | £217 | Check price |
| Manchester (MAN) | £152 (trip starting in March) | £209 | Check price |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £166 (trip starting in November) | £199 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £178 (trip starting in January) | £269 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £184 (trip starting in June) | £256 | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | £189 (trip starting in April) | £337 | Check price |
| London Stansted (STN) | £194 (trip starting in April) | £382 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | £209 (trip starting in December) | £216 | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £247 (trip starting in October) | £324 | Check price |
| East Midlands (EMA) | – | – | Check price |
| Newcastle (NCL) | – | – | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Crete is £102 for a trip starting in November, from London Gatwick (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 10 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £188 to £382. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Crete: £102 from London Gatwick (trip starting in November, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Crete: London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, London Heathrow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Liverpool, London Stansted, Bristol, Glasgow, East Midlands and Newcastle. Each has its own fare page.
You book direct with the airline or travel agent. We do not sell tickets or add fees. Airlines seen flying non-stop to Crete from UK airports include Jet2, easyJet, TUI Airways and British Airways.
Key fact: London Gatwick has the lowest stored return fare for Crete: £102 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for May–Sep if you want Crete at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Euro (EUR); Greek is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Crete: May–Sep. Flight time from London: about 4h.
Direct flights from London to Crete take approximately 4h. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Crete: London Gatwick, London Luton, Manchester, London Heathrow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Liverpool, London Stansted, Bristol, Glasgow, East Midlands and Newcastle. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Crete is £102 for a trip starting in November, from London Gatwick (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £188. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Crete was £102 from London Gatwick, then London Luton £151, Manchester £152 and London Heathrow £166. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £188 from London Gatwick, then London Heathrow £199 and Manchester £209. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Crete accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
Greek. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
