Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise |
Cheapest in | March | Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop |
Average price | £174 | Average for round-trip flights in March 2021 |
Round-trip from | £52 | From London to Heraklion |
Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to Malia along with the rest of Greece. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: Greece has restricted the entry of all travellers with the exception of nationals, residence permit holders, or long-term visa holders of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, or their families. Greek nationals and residence permit holders may still enter the country. However, holders of certificates of application for renewal of a Greek residence permit may not enter. Healthcare professionals, government members, diplomats, military personnel, humanitarian aid workers, airline crew, travellers in transit, and travellers entering Greece for reasons authorized by the Greek embassy or consulate may also enter. All travellers entering Greece on flights that are not state flights, sanitary flights, humanitarian flights or military flights. are required to be in isolation for a period of 14 days. Flights from Turkey, Albania, and North Macedonia are suspended except flights to repatriate Greek nationals and residents and special government-ordered flights. North Macedonian nationals may enter Greece via Thessaloniki (SKG) and continue on by road to North Macedonia. Their trip must be preapproved by an official body like the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs or North Macedonian embassy. Flights from Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom are also suspended except for special categories of flights like those for cargo, humanitarian aid, military, and repatriation.. If you are looking to book a trip to Malia and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about travelling during COVID-19.
LON - HER Price
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£155 - £403
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HER Temperature
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15 - 29 °C
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HER Rainfall
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1 - 89 mm
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Peak season:
The holiday resort of Malia gets incredibly busy during the peak summer months. These months start from June and continue up until late August/early September. During the peak of summer you’ll find cheap flights to Malia are much harder to find so make sure you secure your flight tickets well in advance to avoid paying more than necessary. July and August make up the two busiest months so you’ll find hotels are more expensive and that it’s a lot more crowded. Late April, May, late September and October are all great months to visit. The weather is pleasant and there are fewer tourists on the beaches. While Malia lacks religious and cultural festivals, it does host huge party celebrations from April to September, which includes booze cruises, full moon parties and much more. You can secure your tickets online in advance once you’ve purchased your cheap flights to Malia.
Off season:
December, January and February are the coolest months of the year, with the winter dropping to lows of around 8°C. Due to the lack of tourists that visit, you’ll find it a lot easier to find the cheapest flights to Malia. If you’re hoping for weather which is more beach friendly then you can find cheap flights to Malia in March too but with slightly warmer temperatures reaching the high teens.
You’ll want to make sure you’ve secured your flight tickets at least three months in advance. If you’re hoping to visit during the peak summer months then aim for even further ahead of time. Away from the peak summer months you’ll find cheap flights to Malia don’t vary too much in price. If you have the luxury of being flexible then you’ll easily find the cheapest flights to Malia with little trouble. School holidays really increase the cost of flight tickets so try to avoid them where possible or ensure you’ve planned well ahead.
Flights from London to Malia: 3 hours 45 minutes.
Flights from Manchester to Malia: 4 hours 05 minutes.
Flights from Birminham to Malia: 4 hours 00 minutes.
Flights from Glasgow to Malia: 4 hours 25 minutes.
Aegean and easyJet are the two airlines that provide cheap flights to Malia direct from London. If you’re flying from alternative airports you might also come across KLM, Lufthansa and Swiss, although these flights to Malia will be connecting. With easyJet being a budget airline, or low cost carrier, you’ll easily find the cheapest flights to Malia with them however you’ll also be sacrificing on the comfort and quality of your journey. Deciding who to fly with will usually come down to your budget or your preference so if you’re happy to pinch the pennies and fly with easyJet, you will save money on your flight tickets.
Once your flights to Malia land at Heraklion Airport you’ll have two choices to consider. The cheapest way is to jump on a bus. From bus station A you can easily get to Malia without too much trouble, and it’s conveniently priced too. Failing that your only other alternative is to jump in a taxi. This isn’t advisable as taxi rates in Greece are extremely expensive and it’ll cost you a fortune. Once you’ve booked your flights to Malia you can also look into any accommodation that also provide transfers from the airport.