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Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Crete’s leading archaeological museum, displaying masterpieces from Minoan sites including Knossos, Phaistos, and Zakros. Essential for island history.
Cheapest price
€337
Average price
€763
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Flights per day
52
Distance
2378 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Paris to Crete (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Crete (Island) will cost around €763 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €337.
Of the 52 flights that leave Paris for Crete (Island) onMon, Aug 03, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct flights cover the 2378 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the longest flights will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
TO3644
A3453
A3615 · A3306
A3615 · A3332
A3611 · A3320
A3453
TO3530
TO3644
AF1446
OS362 · OS883Flights from Paris to Crete (Island) depart on average 53 times per day, taking around 4h 1m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at €65 if you book in advance.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 01:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 1477 miles (2378 km) distance in 3h 20m. November is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1477 miles (2378 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €65 |
Flights per day 53 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 3h 20m |
First flight 1:30 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Crete (Island) flights for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TO3530 | 6:05 AM Paris Orly Airport | 3h25 | 10:30 AM Chania International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AZ317 · AZ732 | 6:10 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h50 | 2:00 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO334 · LO619 | 7:05 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h35 | 3:40 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1830 · TK1845+ A3328 | 7:20 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 16h15 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AF1446 | 7:50 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 3h30 | 12:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LG8012 · LG893 | 9:35 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h00 | 7:35 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX633+ LX8344 | 9:45 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h15 | 8:00 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS362 · OS883 | 9:55 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h20 | 4:15 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA301 · BA654 | 10:35 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 27h40 | 3:15 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3611 · A3336 | 11:05 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h50 | 6:55 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3611 · A3320 | 11:05 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h10 | 9:15 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3611 · A3344 | 11:05 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 11h15 | 11:20 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3611 · A3322 | 11:05 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 10h35 | 10:40 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3611 · A3328 | 11:05 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 12h30 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1822 · TK1841+ A3300 | 11:40 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 18h50 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1822 · TK1845+ A3300 | 11:40 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 18h50 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1822 · TK1845+ A3328 | 11:40 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 11h55 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA303 · BA654 | 11:55 AM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 26h20 | 3:15 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LG8014 · LG893 | 12:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 5h45 | 7:35 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA8136+ BA654 | 1:45 PM Paris Orly Airport | 24h30 | 3:15 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3617 · A3322 | 2:05 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 7h35 | 10:40 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3617 · A3328 | 2:05 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h30 | 12:35 AM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3617 · A3320 | 2:05 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 6h10 | 9:15 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1824 · TK1841+ A3300 | 2:20 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 16h10 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1824+ A3435 | 2:20 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 22h30 | 1:50 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4195+ 4Y1258 | 2:25 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 20h40 | 12:05 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4195+ LH4326 | 2:25 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 20h40 | 12:05 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA305 · BA654 | 2:55 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 23h20 | 3:15 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1826+ A3435 | 4:10 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 20h40 | 1:50 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1826 · TK1841+ A3300 | 4:10 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 14h20 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1826 · TK1841+ A3308 | 4:10 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 19h10 | 12:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1826 · TK1843+ A3308 | 4:10 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 19h10 | 12:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1834 · TK1841+ A3308 | 6:05 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 17h15 | 12:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1834 · TK1841+ A3300 | 6:05 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 12h25 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1834+ A3435 | 6:05 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 18h45 | 1:50 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1834 · TK1843+ A3308 | 6:05 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 17h15 | 12:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
BA309 · BA654 | 6:20 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 19h55 | 3:15 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3453 | 7:00 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 3h20 | 11:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1828 · TK1841+ A3308 | 7:45 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 15h35 | 12:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1828 · TK1841+ A3300 | 7:45 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 10h45 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
TK1828+ A3435 | 7:45 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 17h05 | 1:50 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1828 · TK1843+ A3308 | 7:45 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 15h35 | 12:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 2 transfers | |
SK580 · SK2853 | 8:50 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 14h20 | 12:10 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3615 · A3306 | 9:20 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 12h35 | 10:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3615 · A3332 | 9:20 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 10h25 | 8:45 AM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3615 · A3304 | 9:20 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 10h35 | 8:55 AM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3615 · A3314 | 9:20 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 16h00 | 2:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3615 · A3300 | 9:20 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 9h10 | 7:30 AM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3615 · A3338 | 9:20 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 13h55 | 12:15 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
A3615 · A3308 | 9:20 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 14h00 | 12:20 PM Heraklion International Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA313 · BA654 | 9:35 PM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | 16h40 | 3:15 PM Chania International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TO3644 | 10:40 PM Paris Orly Airport | 3h25 | 3:05 AM Chania International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Crete’s leading archaeological museum, displaying masterpieces from Minoan sites including Knossos, Phaistos, and Zakros. Essential for island history.
Excellent museum inside Chania’s old town showing finds from western Crete, from prehistory to Roman times, in a carefully curated modern space.
Historic museum in Rethymno’s old town with artifacts from caves, sanctuaries, and ancient cities across the region.
Chania’s atmospheric waterfront promenade lined with Venetian, Ottoman, and neoclassical buildings. Ideal for walking, views, and photography.
Historic maze of alleys, courtyards, and restored houses around the harbor. One of Crete’s most enjoyable areas for strolling and discovering local character.
Lively old quarter below the Fortezza with colorful lanes, small squares, and preserved architecture. Excellent for a slower, more local urban walk.
Slow-cooked goat with wild mountain greens and olive oil. A rustic Cretan specialty tied to village cooking and the island's pastoral tradition.
Barley rusks topped with tomato, mizithra or feta, olive oil, and oregano. A classic Cretan meze showcasing local dairy and produce.
Tiny hand-cut pasta cooked in rich meat broth, often with goat or lamb. Traditional at weddings and festive family gatherings in Crete.
Popular Heraklion meze restaurant with classic Cretan flavors, local wine, and a lively atmosphere favored by locals and visitors.
Established mountain village taverna in Archanes known for hearty Cretan home cooking, grilled meats, and a traditional family feel.
Refined Cretan tasting menus in an elegant setting at Blue Palace. Known for modern island cuisine and polished service.
Moderate for a Greek island. Summer rooms and car hire rise fast, but tavern meals, coffee, and buses stay reasonable versus Santorini or Mykonos.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, round up taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes.
Official public transport app
Heraklion International Airport -> Eleftherias Square
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Crete (Island) by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Crete (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris to Crete (Island) flights use the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Heraklion International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Paris and Crete (Island) airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 4 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport; premium high-speed access is also offered. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Paris Orly Airport is 1 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Orly Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Orly Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Orly Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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