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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from East Midlands Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $91. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Heraklion.$91 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with TUI.Outbound direct flight with TUI departs from East Midlands on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with TUI departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $91, select.

Heraklion.$167 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with TUI.Outbound direct flight with TUI departs from East Midlands on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with TUI departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.

Heraklion.$250 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $250, select.

Heraklion.$270 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with TUI.Outbound direct flight with TUI departs from East Midlands on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with TUI departs from Crete Heraklion on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $270, select.

Heraklion.$294 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with Jet2 and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from East Midlands on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $294, select.

Heraklion.$309 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $309, select.

Heraklion.$344 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Tue, 13 Oct.Return flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $344, select.

Heraklion.$363 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.

Heraklion.$422 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Tue, 29 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Jet2.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from East Midlands on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Jet2, departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 29 Jun, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.

Heraklion.$437 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Sun, 9 May.Return flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 9 May, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $437, select.

Heraklion.$485 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Jun, returning Tue, 27 Jul.Return flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Tue, 29 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 27 Jul, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $485, select.

Heraklion.$538 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May, returning Fri, 7 May.Return flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from Crete Heraklion on Fri, 7 May, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $538, select.

Heraklion.$555 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Jul, returning Tue, 13 Jul.Return flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Sun, 4 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 13 Jul, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $555, select.

Heraklion.$565 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $565, select.

Heraklion.$589 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jun, returning Tue, 29 Jun.Return flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Fri, 25 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 29 Jun, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $589, select.

Heraklion.$599 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with Jet2.Outbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from East Midlands on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Jet2 departs from Crete Heraklion on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in East Midlands.Price includes taxes and charges.From $599, select.

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Nottingham to Heraklion: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$91
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	4 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airline	TUI
Average flights per week	6

Finding cheap flights from East Midlands to Crete Heraklion: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from East Midlands to Crete Heraklion?

The best price we found for a return flight from East Midlands to Crete Heraklion is $91. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from East Midlands to Crete Heraklion?

4 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from East Midlands to Crete Heraklion.

Which airlines fly direct from East Midlands to Crete Heraklion?

TUI and Jet2 fly direct from East Midlands to Crete Heraklion.

How many flights are there a week from East Midlands to Crete Heraklion?

As of August 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from East Midlands to Crete Heraklion.

When is the cheapest time to fly from East Midlands to Crete Heraklion?

The cheapest month to fly from East Midlands to Crete Heraklion is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from East Midlands Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from East Midlands Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport on Friday, 4 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Crete Heraklion?

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When is the best time to book flights to Heraklion?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Heraklion is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from East Midlands Airport to Crete Heraklion with?

Currently, TUI offers the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Heraklion.

Flying from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know

Around 4 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from East Midlands Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Heraklion two hours ahead of Nottingham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your EMA to HER flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Jet2 is your gateway to discovering Heraklion (and perhaps some other great parts of Greece!). Check out the direct flights from East Midlands Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport offered by this airline.
Jet2 is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With a dependable 88.89% of services arriving as planned, Jet2 has the best on-time record for EMA to HER flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from East Midlands Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EMA and HER:
- Barcelona Airport
- Dublin Airport
- Verona International Airport

Handy information about East Midlands Airport (EMA)

83% of flights departing from East Midlands Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of EMA.
To reach East Midlands Airport from central Nottingham, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near EMA. Whether you've booked an early flight from East Midlands Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late East Midlands Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HER instead:
Follow your own route with a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and discover more of Heraklion and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion

From Crete Heraklion Airport, Heraklion is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

August is the most popular month for flights from East Midlands Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Heraklion in March.
The warmest month in Heraklion is July, with the temperature ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from East Midlands Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EMA to HER sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Greece

Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be discovered once you've seen Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.