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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Cologne Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $231. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Heraklion.$127 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 22, returning Tue, Oct 13.Round-trip flight with Eurowings and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departing from Cologne on Tue, Sep 22, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Crete Heraklion on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $127, select.
Heraklion.$143 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 24, returning Mon, Sep 14.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Eurowings.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Cologne on Mon, Aug 24, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departing from Crete Heraklion on Mon, Sep 14, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $143, select.
Heraklion.$153 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 25, returning Tue, Sep 29.Round-trip flight with Corendon Airlines Europe and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Corendon Airlines Europe, departing from Cologne on Fri, Sep 25, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Crete Heraklion on Tue, Sep 29, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.
Heraklion.$153 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26, returning Mon, Sep 7.Round-trip flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departing from Cologne on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departing from Crete Heraklion on Mon, Sep 7, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.
Heraklion.$157 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 22, returning Thu, Sep 24.Round-trip flight with Eurowings and Corendon Airlines Europe.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departing from Cologne on Tue, Sep 22, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Corendon Airlines Europe departing from Crete Heraklion on Thu, Sep 24, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.
Heraklion.$158 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 23, returning Wed, Oct 14.Round-trip flight with Corendon Airlines Europe and Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Corendon Airlines Europe, departing from Cologne on Sun, Aug 23, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Crete Heraklion on Wed, Oct 14, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
Heraklion.$168 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 4, returning Wed, Oct 14.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Cologne on Sun, Oct 4, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departing from Crete Heraklion on Wed, Oct 14, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $168, select.
Heraklion.$174 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 30, returning Sun, Nov 15.Round-trip flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departing from Cologne on Fri, Oct 30, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departing from Crete Heraklion on Sun, Nov 15, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $174, select.
Heraklion.$197 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 6, returning Tue, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with Eurowings and SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with Eurowings, departing from Cologne on Fri, Nov 6, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SKY express, departing from Crete Heraklion on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.
Heraklion.$214 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 1, returning Sun, Nov 15.Round-trip flight with Corendon Airlines Europe and Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Corendon Airlines Europe departing from Cologne on Sun, Nov 1, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departing from Crete Heraklion on Sun, Nov 15, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $214, select.
Heraklion.$231 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 29, returning Mon, Aug 31.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Corendon Airlines Europe.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Cologne on Sat, Aug 29, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Corendon Airlines Europe, departing from Crete Heraklion on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $231, select.
Heraklion.$235 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 23, returning Fri, Oct 2.Round-trip flight with Eurowings.Outbound direct flight with Eurowings departing from Cologne on Wed, Sep 23, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Eurowings departing from Crete Heraklion on Fri, Oct 2, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $235, select.
Heraklion.$240 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 22, returning Mon, Aug 31.Round-trip flight with Corendon Airlines Europe.Outbound direct flight with Corendon Airlines Europe departing from Cologne on Sat, Aug 22, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Corendon Airlines Europe departing from Crete Heraklion on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $240, select.
Heraklion.$262 per passenger.Departing Fri, Apr 9, returning Sat, Apr 10.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Cologne on Fri, Apr 9, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Crete Heraklion on Sat, Apr 10, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $262, select.
Heraklion.$264 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 4, returning Sun, Dec 6.Round-trip flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Cologne on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departing from Crete Heraklion on Sun, Dec 6, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $264, select.
Heraklion.$268 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 6, returning Sun, Nov 1.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Cologne on Sun, Sep 6, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departing from Crete Heraklion on Sun, Nov 1, arriving in Cologne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $268, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Crete Heraklion

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cologne to Crete Heraklion flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from $284
Aug
from $231
Sep
from $153
Oct
from $168
Nov
from $197
Dec
from $264
Jan
from $496
Feb
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Mar
from $386
Apr
from $262
May
from $275
Jun
from $279

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Cologne to Crete Heraklion: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Cologne 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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90km from central Heraklion
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Cologne to Heraklion: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$127
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airlineCorendon Airlines Europe
Average flights per week26

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Cologne to Crete Heraklion is $127. 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 13 minutes is the average flight time from Cologne to Crete Heraklion.
Corendon Airlines Europe, Aegean Airlines and Eurowings fly direct from Cologne to Crete Heraklion.
There are 26 flights per week flying from Cologne to Crete Heraklion, as of July 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Cologne to Crete Heraklion is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cologne Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 13 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, Eurowings offers the cheapest flight tickets to Crete Heraklion.

Traveling from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Cologne Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.

  • Heraklion is one hour ahead of Cologne and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Pack your bags and choose from 16 weekly Cologne Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flights.

  • To ensure you get on your CGN to HER flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Flying into Heraklion (and then exploring more of Greece!) is a snap with Corendon Airlines Europe. This popular airline has direct flights from Cologne Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport.

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

  • With 72.73% of its services arriving as scheduled, Eurowings is the most punctual carrier offering CGN to HER flights.

  • If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CGN and HER:

    • Munich Airport

    • Athens International Airport

    • Vienna Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • Right now, $47 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $127. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from CGN to HER by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Landing cheap flights from CGN to HER is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cologne Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Cologne Airport (CGN)

  • 74% of flights leaving from Cologne Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • Cologne Airport is about 14 kilometers from central Cologne. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to CGN? If you're boarding an early flight from Cologne Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

  • Book a hotel close to HER if you have a late Cologne Airport to Crete Heraklion Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:

  • Travel at your own speed with a Crete Heraklion Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Surprice, Car & Go or Right Cars and see more of Heraklion and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Crete Heraklion Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.

When to fly to Crete Heraklion Airport (HER)

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

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

  • Look for cheap tickets from CGN to HER in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF) on average.

Explore more of Greece

  • Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored after you've experienced Heraklion. Around 322 kilometers away to the north-west, popular attractions include Acropolis of Athens, The Parthenon and Erechtheion.

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