Flying a bike from Washington DC to Crete

10 airlines check a bike for free on this route, as part of your checked bag allowance: United, Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss and 4 more. Cheapest paid option: SAS, $115 per bike each way.

No nonstop flights between Washington DC and Crete in this guide. Prices are per bike, each way, between the US and Europe. Checked October 1, 2026.

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AirlineBike, each wayAirportsGood to know
UnitedFreeIAD → HER—
DeltaFreeIAD → HER—
AmericanFreeIAD → HER—
British AirwaysFreeIAD → HERRegister bike 3 days ahead
LufthansaFreeIAD → HERRegister bike 3 days ahead
SwissFreeIAD → HERRegister bike early
Aer LingusFreeIAD → HER—
Virgin AtlanticFreeIAD → HER—
AustrianFreeIAD → HERRegister bike ahead
Brussels AirlinesFreeIAD → HERRegister bike ahead
SAS$115IAD → HERRegister bike 1 day ahead
Iberia$130–172IAD → HERSoft bags cost $150 more
Air France$150IAD → HERRegister bike 2 days ahead
KLM$150IAD → HERRegister bike 2 days ahead
ITA Airways$250–275IAD → HERPrepay bike, not at airport

Free means the bike counts as one of your checked bags. Basic and Light fares often don't include a free bag. Open an airline for its rules.

Quick answers

Which airlines fly a bike for free from Washington DC to Crete?

United, Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic, Austrian and Brussels Airlines include the bike in your checked bag allowance, if your fare includes a checked bag.

How much does it cost to fly a bike from Washington DC to Crete?

Free on 10 airlines. Paid options range from $115 (SAS) to $250–275 (ITA Airways) per bike, each way.

Is there a nonstop flight from Washington DC to Crete?

No nonstop flights between Washington DC and Crete in this guide.