Charter Flights : UK based flight specialist, offering flight only throughout the holiday season from most UK airports with advanced booking and some great late deals

Freedom Flights : UK based selling seats only throughout the holiday season, sister airline to Excel Airways

Easy Jet : Another budget way to get to Athens from the UK, operates all year round, prices seem to be lower the earlier you book. Now flying direct to Heraklion from the UK. Online booking

Aegean Air : Greek based airline operating from Athens to Heraklion every 2 hours, every day, all year, online booking. Airline of the year award 2004 / 2005

Olympic Air : Also greek based and operating in a similiar manner to Aegean Air, but flight times differ from each operator, making it easier to tie in with your connection from Athens. Online booking

Airquest : Bucket flight shop in Heraklion selling empty return charter flight seats from all tour operators on Crete, to all destinations in the UK

Crete Golf Club : English website for Crete's excellent golf course in Hersonissos

Holiday Weather : Check out the local weather for Crete before you depart