Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 15 minutes.
Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, making Heraklion two hours ahead of Manchester.
Take your pick of ten weekly Manchester Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights. The 05:55 departure with Jet2 is the earliest you can take. Jet2 operates the latest service of the day at 17:55.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MAN to HER flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Manchester Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. When you're ready to start your Heraklion adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Greece:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Jet2.
With a dependable 80.0% of services arriving on schedule, Jet2 is the most punctual carrier operating MAN to HER flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manchester Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAN and HER:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Athens International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
R 735 is the best price for a one-way Manchester Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,870. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from MAN to HER by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
November is the cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MAN to HER.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of all flights departing from Manchester Airport, 65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Manchester Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to MAN:
Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
Consider booking a hotel near HER if you have a late Manchester Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and see more of Heraklion and beyond.
Booking your ride from Crete Heraklion Airport about three weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Crete Heraklion Airport (HER) to central Heraklion
Crete Heraklion Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Heraklion. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Heraklion. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport for July if you want to explore Heraklion during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MAN to HER sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.



