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Flight deals from Bucharest to Crete Heraklion Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bucharest to Crete Heraklion Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $114. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Heraklion.$110 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $110, select.
Heraklion.$110 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Wed, 6 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $110, select.
Heraklion.$114 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $114, select.
Heraklion.$116 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $116, select.
Heraklion.$120 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $120, select.
Heraklion.$144 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $144, select.
Heraklion.$146 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.
Heraklion.$154 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Thu, 2 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $154, select.
Heraklion.$165 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $165, select.
Heraklion.$196 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.
Heraklion.$216 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $216, select.
Heraklion.$218 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $218, select.
Heraklion.$223 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $223, select.
Heraklion.$223 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound direct flight with Wizz Air Malta departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $223, select.
Heraklion.$324 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Aegean Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with Aegean Airlines, departs from Crete Heraklion on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $324, select.
Heraklion.$337 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Crete Heraklion.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Crete Heraklion on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $337, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Crete Heraklion

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bucharest to Crete Heraklion flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from $381
Apr
from $114
May
from $110
Jun
from $116
Jul
from $223
Aug
from $216
Sep
from $165
Oct
from $144
Nov
from $324
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Bucharest to Crete Heraklion: Alternative routes

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Bucharest to Heraklion: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$110
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 57 mins
Most popular airlineWizz Air Malta
Average flights per week14

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Bucharest to Crete Heraklion is $110. 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.
1 hour and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Bucharest to Crete Heraklion.
Wizz Air Malta, Animawings and Hahn Air Technologies fly direct from Bucharest to Crete Heraklion.
As of March 2026, there are 42 flights per week flying from Bucharest to Crete Heraklion.
The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Crete Heraklion is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Crete Heraklion Airport on Tuesday, 21 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Crete Heraklion is Wizz Air Malta .

Flying from Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport (HER): What you need to know

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport (HER) departing from here.

  • Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport flight.

  • Heraklion's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest. Heraklion International Airport is located in Heraklion.

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Heraklion International Airport (HER) is the busiest route, with 6 direct services each week. You can get from OTP to HER on Wizz Air Malta's 5:50am departure.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Bucharest to HER.

  • Flying during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)

  • Get there in one go from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Direct flights from Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport (HER) are available from here.

  • Well-known airlines that have direct flights from Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport departing OTP include:

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between OTP and HER is Wizz Air Malta.

  • OTP is around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.

  • In search of a comfortable hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

  • Of all flights leaving Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.

Baneasa Airport (BBU)

  • The distance from Bucharest's city centre to BBU is about 8 kilometres. Take into account the available transport options and potential delays when working out the best route to the airport.

  • Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Baneasa Airport the day before your Bucharest to HER flight:

  • Baneasa Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 82% of flights out of here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.

About Heraklion International Airport (HER)

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HER instead:

  • To get the lowest price, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport flight.

Getting from Heraklion International Airport (HER) to central Heraklion

  • Heraklion International Airport to the centre of Heraklion is about 3 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport (HER)

  • Currently, $55 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $110. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Lock in cheap flights from Bucharest to HER by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • The best month for landing cheap Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Bucharest to HER.

  • Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport (HER)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport (HER), while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Heraklion based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • When booking your Bucharest to HER plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Heraklion, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 33ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 16ºC.

More about Heraklion

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Heraklion right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Heraklion International Airport:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Knossos Palace, Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Old Venetian Harbour of Heraklion are major attractions which should be on every Heraklion itinerary.

Explore more of Greece

  • Chania is just one of the many cities in Greece waiting to be explored after you've seen Heraklion. Around 105 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Katholiko Bay, Kalamaki Beach and Tersanas Beach.

  • If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Greece, head for Kos, roughly 257 kilometres northeast of Heraklion. Ancient Agora, Castle of the Knight of Saint John and Lambi Beach are among its highlights.

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