Crete in August
The warmest sea of the year, but also Italian and French holidays: early August is the Mediterranean's busiest week. Late August already gets cheaper while the sea keeps its warmth, the smart play is the final week.
Crete in August: what does it cost?
The calculator already has this month's dates filled in. It compares flights from your airports, driving and the ferry, and adds the total cost.
The numbers for August
Climate: 8 year averages (Open-Meteo). Flights: cheapest return fare per person found from Prague or Vienna (Aviasales, ~48 h).
How to get there
Practically fly only: Heraklion and Chania have seasonal direct routes from Prague and Vienna. The Athens ferry is an experience, but driving from Central Europe makes no sense. Rent a car there, the island stretches over 250 km.
By plane
Nearest airports: HER, CHQ. The calculator searches all of them at once, across your whole date window.
Frequently asked
How warm is the sea in Crete in August?
In August the sea is typically around 28 °C and the air averages 31 °C during the day.