What is the cheapest way to get from Antalya to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Antalya to Crete is to bus and ferry via Fethiye which costs €60 - €80 and takes 16h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Antalya to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Antalya to Crete is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Antalya and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Antalya to Crete. However, there are services departing from Antalya and arriving at Heraklion via Keşan and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 52m.

How far is it from Antalya to Crete?

The distance between Antalya and Crete is 582 km.

How do I travel from Antalya to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Antalya to Crete without a car is to bus and ferry via Fethiye which takes 16h 54m and costs €60 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Antalya to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Antalya to Crete bus from?

Antalya to Crete bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, depart from Antalya station.

Where does the Antalya to Crete bus arrive?

Antalya to Crete bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, arrive at Keşan station.

What is the time difference between Antalya and Crete?

Crete is 1h behind Antalya. It is currently 3:30 PM in Antalya and 2:30 PM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2566+ hotels available in Crete.

Antalya to Crete - 7 ways to travel via bus, ferry, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Antalya to Crete by bus, ferry, plane, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, ferry to Rhodes International Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best
1. Take the bus from Antalya bus station to Fethiye bus stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Fethiye to Port of Rhodesferry
3. Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane RHO - HER
8h 29m
€77–194
Bus, ferry via Fethiye
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antalya bus station to Fethiye bus stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Fethiye to Port of Rhodesferry
3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklionferry Bsf
16h 54m
€65–76
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Antalya to Keşanbus
2. Take the bus from Keşan to Thessaloníkibus
3. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
37h 52m
€148–217
Fly Antalya Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane AYT - HER
6h 38m
€112–314
Fly Antalya Airport to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane AYT - JSH
10h 37m
€191–553
Fly Antalya Airport to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane AYT - CHQ
9h 52m
€133–323
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Antalya to Marmarisbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklionferry Bsf
18h 49m
€90

Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

15Weekly Planes

58 minAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Antalya to Crete.

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Distance: 581.8 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Antalya, Turkey and Crete, Greece?

Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and SunExpress fly from Antalya Airport (AYT) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 6 times a week.

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