Cheap flights from Manchester to Heraklion

Prices shift gradually through autumn and spring rather than swinging sharply. Weeks before March tend to show lower fares, while weeks after do too. The month itself sits between those shoulder periods.

Weekday departures often cost less than weekend ones. Book early for summer travel since demand rises fast when schools close. Avoid booking right around holiday periods on either end of the year if possible.

Full-service carriers like Aegean Airlines and Air France route passengers through their hubs, adding connection time but usually including checked baggage in the fare. Low-cost options such as Jet2 and Norwegian typically charge extra for luggage.

Corendon Airlines operates under two spellings on different booking engines but flies the same schedule. TUI Airways focuses on holiday traffic to Crete. Cityjet and Lufthansa City Airlines offer shorter hops through European gateways. Vueling Airlines provides connections via Barcelona.

Arriving after dark at Nikos Kazantzakis means fewer transport options waiting outside. Buses run less frequently in the evening, and taxis may charge higher rates for night journeys into Heraklion centre.

The airport sits roughly twenty minutes from the city by road under normal conditions. Shuttle services and car rentals operate during daylight hours most reliably. Plan your transfer timing before landing rather than discovering options after you arrive.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Greek

Emergency number

112, 100, 166

Driving side

right

Calling code

+30

Internet domain

.gr, .ελ

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Heraklion

145 k (2021)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Europe/Athens)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your fare includes checked baggage, especially on low-cost carriers like Jet2 or Norwegian.
• Confirm which airport serves Manchester — there is only Manchester International for this route.
• Verify if a connecting flight uses the same ticket or separate bookings when airlines change mid-journey.
• Ensure your passport or ID meets Greek entry requirements before departure day.
• Consider that summer months bring higher demand and fewer price variations across dates.