Question 1

When is the busiest time of year for flights to Crete?

Accepted Answer

Many tourists and travelers book their flights to Crete in the summer. So, you may want to consider flying to the island in the fall or spring. Prices go up substantially for all summer flights to Crete.

Question 2

Do I need a passport or visa to get into Crete?

Accepted Answer

Crete, Greece is a Schengen Agreement nation, and therefore, you do not need a visa to travel to the region. However, tourists can only remain in Crete for up to 90 days without a visa. Those staying longer will need to contact a Greek embassy before they can continue their travels. You will also need a valid passport to travel here.

Question 3

What kind of currency is used in Crete?

Accepted Answer

Crete, like all of Greece, is a Eurobond member, and therefore recognizes the euro as the form of currency on the island. So, if you only have cash with you, you will need to visit an exchange center either on the island or on the mainland beforehand. On the other hand, all major credit cards will be accepted, if you opt to not use cash.

Question 4

Where should I fly to if I want to visit the Cave of Zeus?

Accepted Answer

The cave, known on the island of Crete as Ideon Cave, is the supposed birthplace of the god Zeus. To reach the landmark, consider booking a flight to Heraklion International Airport. It is the closest airport to the cave (1h 2m).

Question 5

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Crete?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to Crete. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Crete-GRCR'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Crete?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Crete is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Crete-GRCR'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Crete?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to Crete with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Crete-GRCR'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Crete?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to Crete up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Crete-GRCR'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

How many airports are there in Crete?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airports in Crete. The busiest airport is Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), with 65% of all flights arriving there.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly to Crete?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Crete is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,151. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,328 on average.

Question 11

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Crete?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Crete is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $780 on average. Morning departures are around 40% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Crete is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,674.

Question 12

How long is the flight to Crete?

Accepted Answer

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Crete takes 18h 40m, covering a distance of 5827 miles. The shortest route is Newark Airport (EWR) to Heraklion (HER) with an average flight time of 11h 30m.

Question 13

What are the most popular destinations in Crete?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Heraklion (61% of total searches to Crete). The next most popular destinations are Chania (38%) and Sitia (2%).

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