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When is the best time of day to fly?

Morning (5am - 12pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from New York City to Irákleion. At $835 it is 5% cheaper than the average time. Late night (9pm - 12am) is the most expensive time, 7% above average.

$835Morning$867Midday$875Afternoon$888Evening$944Late Night
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Time of dayAverage fare
Morning$835
Midday$867
Afternoon$875
Evening$888
Late Night$944

What do round-trip flights from New York City to Irákleion cost?

Share of fares in each price range.

14%$600to $80057%$800to $1,0008%$1,000to $1,20015%$1,200to $1,4003%$1,400to $1,6002%$1,600to $1,8001%$1,800and up
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What do round-trip flights from New York City to Irákleion cost?
Price rangeShare of fares
$600 to $80014%
$800 to $1,00057%
$1,000 to $1,2008%
$1,200 to $1,40015%
$1,400 to $1,6003%
$1,600 to $1,8002%
$1,800 and up1%

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about flying from New York City to Irákleion.

What is the typical flight duration from New York City to Irákleion?

The route from New York City to Irákleion is about 5,094 miles. There is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so the journey requires a connection and no typical flight duration applies.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

Are there any direct flights from New York City to Irákleion?

There are no non-stop flights from New York City to Irákleion. The shortest connecting routing is via Athens on Emirates and Sky Express, at 11h 35m total (a 9h 10m leg, a 1h 35m layover, and a 50m final leg). United and Aegean offer a slightly longer Athens connection at 12h 5m.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

What are the ground transportation options in Irákleion?

Heraklion Airport sits just 5 km east of the city center, and the public KTEL bus is the most-used and most budget-friendly option, with frequent departures and fares around €2–€2.5 for the roughly 20-minute ride. Taxis are the fastest door-to-door choice, taking about 10–15 minutes for €15–€25, and ranks are right outside arrivals. Car rentals are widely available from major companies like Avis, Hertz, and Sixt, ideal for exploring the island beyond Heraklion. Shared shuttle services run to hotels and nearby towns, though ride-hailing apps like Uber do not currently operate at the airport.
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Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from New York City to Irákleion?

Overnight red-eye connections are available from New York City to Irákleion, though there are no nonstop red-eyes. The most common are British Airways via London Heathrow (departing Newark or JFK between roughly 5:50 PM and 10:40 PM, arriving London the next morning between 6:40 AM and 10:35 AM), United via Athens (departing Newark 3:50 PM, arriving 8:10 AM), and Lufthansa via Munich (departing JFK or Newark around 5:30–8:30 PM, arriving 7:20–10:15 AM), with Austrian, SWISS, and United also routing overnight legs through Vienna and Zurich.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

Which airlines usually operate this route from New York City to Irákleion?

There is no nonstop service between New York City and Irákleion, Crete. The most common connecting routings are via Athens on Emirates or United Airlines, via Munich on Lufthansa, and via London Heathrow on British Airways. United Airlines offers the most frequent one-stop options, with multiple daily connections through Athens and Zurich. Emirates provides the quickest connection at around 11 hours 35 minutes total via Athens, while British Airways operates the most frequent single pattern with 19 daily connections through London. Star Alliance carriers United, Lufthansa, Austrian, and Swiss dominate this route's connectivity.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Which airport should I use in Irákleion?

Irákleion has one airport, Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, located about 5 km east of the city centre and close to the main archaeological sites and ferry port.

How do I get to John F Kennedy Intl Airport from the city center?

From downtown Manhattan, the fastest and most popular way to reach John F. Kennedy International Airport is a yellow taxi, which offers a flat fare plus tolls and fees, or a ride-share service like Uber or Lyft. Public transportation is the most budget-friendly: take the subway or Long Island Rail Road to Jamaica or Howard Beach stations, then transfer to the AirTrain JFK, which runs directly to all terminals. Shuttle buses and pre-arranged car services are also available, while driving yourself means using on-airport parking or private lots nearby. Taxis and ride-shares cost the most but are door-to-door, while the AirTrain plus subway combination is the cheapest, though it takes longer.
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Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Irákleion airport?

Irákleion Airport does not have a hotel directly connected to or on site at the terminal, though several nearby hotels are within a short drive. The Sofia Hotel is 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away, the Asterion Hotel is 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away, and Marvel Deluxe Rooms is 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away. Walking to these hotels is not always practical because of busy roads.
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What facilities and services are available to travelers at Irákleion Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport?

At Heraklion International Airport Nikos Kazantzakis, travelers have access to free Wi-Fi for the first 30 minutes, public payphones, currency exchange facilities, and ATMs throughout the terminal. There is a 24-hour medical center, baby changing rooms, luggage storage, and lost and found services handled by four separate handling agents. Two duty-free shops are located in the departure areas, alongside one restaurant and several snack bars, with a central information desk operating 24 hours a day in the departures area. A VIP lounge is available in the check-in area, but there are no dedicated conference or business facilities within the airport. Smoking is not permitted inside the terminal; designated smoking areas are located outside only.
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Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the New York City and Irákleion airports?

John F. Kennedy International Airport offers wheelchair and guided assistance through airlines or the TSA Cares program, with TSA Cares requests recommended at least 72 hours before a flight and a free Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard for travelers with non-visible disabilities. Accessible restrooms and service animal relief areas are available in every terminal, and AirTrain JFK is wheelchair accessible for moving between terminals. Heraklion International Airport (Nikos Kazantzakis Airport) provides reserved parking spaces, ramps, and wheelchair-accessible toilets, and travelers should arrange special assistance through their airline before flying.
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What aircraft are typically used on flights from New York City to Irákleion?

There is no nonstop service between New York City and Irákleion. British Airways operates the most connecting flights, using Boeing 777 family and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the transatlantic leg, while United flies Boeing 787-10s and a Boeing 767-300, Lufthansa uses Airbus A350-900s and A340-300s, and American Airlines flies the Boeing 787-9. Other connecting carriers include Swiss with the Airbus A330-300, Delta on the Airbus A330-300, Austrian with the Boeing 777-200, and Emirates on the Boeing 777-300ER.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

Which airline alliances serve flights from New York City to Irákleion?

There is no nonstop service from New York City to Irákleion, so the route is flown via connections. Star Alliance is the dominant alliance here, with United, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian, and Aegean Airlines all operating the long legs, while oneworld appears through British Airways and American Airlines, and SkyTeam through Delta. Emirates (which flies via Athens) belongs to no alliance, and Sky Express, Transavia, and Edelweiss Air are also unaligned carriers.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

What are the best airport lounge options when departing from New York City?

JFK Airport has a strong lineup of lounges for travelers departing to Heraklion, with Terminal 1 offering the largest concentration. The Lufthansa Business Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, Air France Lounge, Primeclass Lounge, Korean Air Lounge, and VIP ONE Lounge all serve Terminal 1, while Terminal 4 hosts the Air India Lounge, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and the 24-hour Capital One Lounge with shower suites and workspaces. Access typically requires a premium cabin ticket, airline status, or a day pass, though some lounges like the Capital One Lounge are available to eligible cardholders.
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Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?

Same-day changes and standby depend on the operating airline and fare class, with flexible and premium tickets offering the most options while basic economy typically does not.