Greece
Crete is the largest island of Greece: about 260 km long, almost 8,000 km² in size, with more than 1,000 km of coastline and peaks up to 2,456 metres. In 2025, around 1.5 million passengers flew from the main German airports to Crete, 85% of them to Heraklion and 15% to Chania. Since 2025, six Minoan palace centres, including Knossos and Phaistos, have been on UNESCO's World Heritage List. It hardly rains in summer: from June to August, Heraklion receives an average of no more than 2.9 mm per month.
Airport: Heraklion (HER)
| From | As the crow flies | Compensation up to |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt (FRA) | 2,114 km | €400 |
| Munich (MUC) | 1,818 km | €400 |
| Berlin (BER) | 2,106 km | €400 |
| Düsseldorf (DUS) | 2,303 km | €400 |
| Hamburg (HAM) | 2,353 km | €400 |
Compensation per person under the EU air passenger rights regulation (Regulation (EC) No 261/2004) if the flight arrives 3 hours late or more, or is cancelled less than 14 days before departure — not in extraordinary circumstances such as severe weather. Check whether you’re owed anything →
Straight-line distance: our own calculation from airport data (OurAirports). Driving time: guide figure from a transfer provider.
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