Athens to Crete

Athens to Crete

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$42
 
 
$156

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Athens to Crete Schedule

Athens to Crete Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Aegean Airlines Economy #A333005:00 - 05:45€ 46.30
Sky Express Economy #GQ25007:15 - 08:10€ 70.89
Aegean Airlines Economy #A333208:05 - 08:55€ 89.59
SeaJets Deck Space 10:00 - 20:25€ 24.02
Aegean Airlines Economy #A333413:25 - 14:15€ 77.72
Volotea Economy #V7425415:00 - 16:00€ 52.02
Sky Express Economy #GQ21416:45 - 17:35€ 83.64
Aegean Airlines Economy #A333618:00 - 18:50€ 82.25
Anek Superfast Deck Space 21:00 - 06:15€ 39.68
Sky Express Economy #GQ21822:20 - 23:10€ 83.64

Transportation from Athens to Crete

Facts about the transport from Athens to Crete

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure6:35 AM
Latest Departure10:35 PM
Departures per day21
Distance475 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAegean Airlines, Blue Star Ferries, Hahn Air Systems, Minoan Lines, Sky Express, Volotea

How to get from Athens to Crete

Travelling between Athens and Crete is possible by Flight and ferry. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 155.47 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere USD 41.61.

How long does it take to get from Athens to Crete?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 10 hours to travel between Athens and Crete depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Athens and Crete. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Ferry does a much slower job and take about 9h 30m to reach Crete.

How much does it cost to get from Athens to Crete?

Travelling between Athens and Crete can be as cheap as USD 41.61 if you opt for a Blue Star Ferries ferry and as expensive as USD 155.47 if you buy a Volotea flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Athens and Crete ?

  • 16 from Athens to Crete starting from 06:35 Athens Airport GR until 22:35 Athens Airport GR
  • 5 from Athens to Crete starting from 21:00 Piraeus Port until 21:00 Piraeus Port

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Athens to Crete.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Athens to Crete, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 81.87.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Athens and Crete

Aegean Airlines, Hahn Air Systems, Sky Express, Volotea

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Athens and Crete

Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines

What is the most popular transport to get from Athens to Crete?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 95% decided to fly
  • 5% travelled aboard a ferry