Flights to Crete
SAS flies to Crete in Greece from/via Oslo, Copenhagen or Stockholm (depending on route).
We fly from all our destinations in Europe, the US (Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Washington D.C.), Canada (Toronto) and Asia (Bangkok, Tokyo and Shanghai).
We fly to most of our destinations all year round. A few of our destinations are seasonal.
Benefits on your flight to Crete
Book your travels on SAS in advance, and you’re likely to enjoy cheaper flights. If you want to get an overview of all our destinations in one spot, visit our low fare calendar. All SAS customers enjoy a 24-hour money back guarantee on any booking so if you see a great offer – you can book it now and decide whether to go or stay later.
- Airport: Heraklion Airport (HER)
- Currency: Euro
- Time zone: EET: UTC+2/EEST: UTC+3
- Official language: Greek
Discounted tickets for kids
Experience Crete with the kids. SAS offers up to 90% discounts on children’s tickets to make it more affordable to bring your kids on your trip to Heraklion.
Board a flight to Crete and enjoy a charismatic island break
Greece’s largest island is home to soft sand beaches, lush mountain ranges, and enough Greek mythology to keep you entertained for weeks.
When you’re not visiting the Knossos palace and archaeological site, or exploring the pink Elafonisi lagoon, you’ll likely be hiking through the Samaria Gorge or sunbathing on the beautiful Balos Beach.
The list of things to do in Crete is endless, and there’s a little something for everyone.
Crete is bursting with history and culture, but it’s also home to some fantastic beaches and outstanding areas of natural beauty which makes it a destination suitable for everyone. Whether you’re a history buff ready to visit archeologically sites, a culture vulture heading to the museums, or an outdoor enthusiast looking for a coastal walk, Crete has it all.
Fly with SAS to Heraklion Airport, and you’ll be ready and raring to begin your holiday feeling relaxed and well rested.
The Greek island has a mixture of different landscape. Enjoy a sunny and relaxed holiday at the beautiful beaches or visit world-class museums in the cities. No matter your holiday pace there’s something for everyone in Crete.
Do you want to travel in even more comfort? You can always upgrade your SAS flight ticket to the next travel class. This gives you access to Fast Track, SAS Lounges, priority boarding and meals & snacks onboard.
Do you want to see the world? With Scandinavian Airlines and our partners in Star Alliance you can fly to almost every country in the world. Where we fly
Always included in your trip to Crete
We always strive to make sure all SAS customers have a comfortable journey. Regardless of which ticket type you carry, you’ll always enjoy certain SAS customer benefits. Always included in your flight to Crete is easy online check-in, complimentary onboard tea & coffee, and use of the SAS App.
| Included in your travel class: | SAS Go | SAS Plus | SAS Business* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24-hour money back guarantee | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Carry-on | LightYes* Smart/Pro1 x 8 kg |
2 x 8 kg* | 2 x 8 kg |
| Checked bag(s) | LightNo Smart/Pro1 x 23 kg |
Smart1 x 23 kg Pro2 x 23 kg |
2 x 32 kg |
| Fast Track** | No | Yes | Yes |
| SAS Lounge** | For an additional fee | Yes | Yes |
| Food & beverages | Long distance flights to/from Asia, Canada and US:Yes Flights within Scandinavia/Europe:Can be pre-ordered |
Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | For an additional fee | For an additional fee | Yes |
*flights to/from Asia, Canada and US **When available
EuroBonus gives you more of the world
As a member of our loyalty program EuroBonus you will earn points on your flights with us and our partner airlines in Star Alliance. You can use points to pay for your next trip, upgrade or rent a car, among other things.