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How to get fromCairo to Creteby plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairo to Crete by plane

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  1. Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

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    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)planeCAI - HER
    7h 27m
    €112–322

  2. Fly to Sitia Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sitia Airport (JSH)planeCAI - JSH
    7h 35m
    €111–341

  3. Fly to Chania International Airport

    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)planeCAI - CHQ
    7h 40m
    €133–331

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cairo, Egypt and Crete, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, and Israir fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) twice daily.

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