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Flight deals from Copenhagen to Crete Heraklion

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Copenhagen Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,840. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Heraklion.R 836 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Copenhagen on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 836, select.
Heraklion.R 1,050 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Copenhagen on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,050, select.
Heraklion.R 1,077 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Copenhagen on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,077, select.
Heraklion.R 1,279 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Copenhagen on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,279, select.
Heraklion.R 1,291 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Norwegian Air Sweden.Outbound direct flight with Norwegian Air Sweden departs from Copenhagen on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,291, select.
Heraklion.R 1,364 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Scandinavian Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,364, select.
Heraklion.R 1,662 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Copenhagen on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,662, select.
Heraklion.R 1,974 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Copenhagen on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,974, select.
Heraklion.R 2,037 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Copenhagen on Sun, 20 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,037, select.
Heraklion.R 2,088 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Copenhagen on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,088, select.
Heraklion.R 2,236 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 May.One-way flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Copenhagen on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,236, select.
Heraklion.R 2,507 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Copenhagen on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,507, select.
Heraklion.R 3,725 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 May.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Scandinavian Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,725, select.
Heraklion.R 6,334 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Scandinavian Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,334, select.
Heraklion.R 7,465 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jun.One-way flight with Scandinavian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Scandinavian Airlines departs from Copenhagen on Sat, 12 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,465, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Copenhagen to Crete Heraklion

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Copenhagen to Crete Heraklion flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from R 1,291
Aug
from R 1,050
Sep
from R 1,077
Oct
from R 836
Nov
from R 1,662
Dec
from R 2,507
Jan
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Feb
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Mar
from R 1,974
Apr
from R 2,088
May
from R 2,236
Jun
from R 2,037

Direct flights from Copenhagen to Crete Heraklion

Copenhagen to Crete Heraklion: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Copenhagen to Heraklion below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Crete Heraklion.

Crete Heraklion

4km from central Heraklion
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from R 836
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90km from central Heraklion
from R 2,247
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Copenhagen to Heraklion: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 836
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time3 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airlineScandinavian Airlines
Average flights per week3

Finding cheap flights from Copenhagen to Crete Heraklion: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Copenhagen to Crete Heraklion is R 2,029. 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.
3 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Copenhagen to Crete Heraklion.
Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air Sweden and Sunclass Airlines fly direct from Copenhagen to Crete Heraklion.
As of July 2026, there are 3 flights per week flying from Copenhagen to Crete Heraklion.
The cheapest month to fly from Copenhagen to Crete Heraklion is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Copenhagen Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 33 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Crete Heraklion but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

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.

Currently, Ryanair and Scandinavian Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Heraklion.

Travelling from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Copenhagen Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.

  • Heraklion is one hour ahead of Copenhagen and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Leave enough time to catch your CPH to HER flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak time like September? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Scandinavian Airlines has direct flights from Copenhagen Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Heraklion — and maybe even more of Greece if your schedule allows.

  • Scandinavian Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CPH and HER:

    • Munich Airport

    • Athens International Airport

    • Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Handy information about Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

  • Copenhagen Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from CPH arrive at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.

  • Copenhagen Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Copenhagen. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of around 15 minutes on public transport.

  • Need a convenient hotel near CPH? If you've booked an early flight from Copenhagen Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Copenhagen Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HER instead:

  • Grab a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car and discover Heraklion and beyond with your own wheels. Surprice, Car & Go and Right Cars are leading providers to choose from here.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks before travelling.

When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Copenhagen Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Heraklion based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • When booking your flight from Copenhagen Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPH to HER sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Greece

  • Heraklion is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Greece waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-west of Heraklion, a trip to Athens will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

Plan the rest of your trip from Copenhagen to Heraklion

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.