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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Catania is to fly which costs €80 - €300 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Catania is to fly which takes 4h 7m and costs €80 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Crete and Catania?

No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Catania. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Catania Via D'Amico via Ioannina and Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 57m.

How far is it from Crete to Catania?

The distance between Crete and Catania is 1019 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Catania without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and train which takes 36h 13m and costs .

Where do I catch the Crete to Catania bus from?

Crete to Catania bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.

How long is the flight from Crete to Catania?

There is no direct flight from Sitia Airport Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 21h 25m and has one stopover.

Where does the Crete to Catania bus arrive?

Crete to Catania bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Ioannina station.

What is the time difference between Crete and Catania?

Catania is 1h behind Crete. It is currently 9:48 PM in Crete and 8:48 PM in Catania.

Which airlines fly from Sitia Airport Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport Airport?

Sky Express, Olympic Air, Ryanair and Aegean Airlines offer flights from Sitia Airport Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Catania?

There are 4571+ hotels available in Catania.

Crete to Catania - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

Q: How long does it take to get from Crete to Catania?

It takes approximately 15h 25m to fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), including transfers and time at the airport.

There are 8 ways to get from Crete to Catania by plane, busferry, bus, train, car ferry, or ferry

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

Fly from Sitia Airport
best
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane JSH - CTA
15h 25m
€120–360
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane HER - CTA
4h 7m
€81–291
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
4. Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
5. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catania Centraletrain Ic
36h 13m
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CHQ - CTA
6h 35m
€113–369
Car ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Port of Piraeuscarferry
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Fierbus
3. Take the busferry from Fier to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
39h 16m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Port of Piraeusferry Abs / ...
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
40h 56m
Bus and ferry, bus via Ioánnina
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion to Ioanninabusferry
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Catania Via D'Amicobusferry
40h 57m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Heraklion Port to Tiranabusferry
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Lushnjëbus
3. Take the busferry from Lushnjë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Brindisi to Cataniabus
43h 49m

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

3Weekly Planes

22h 31mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crete to Catania.

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Distance: 1,018.8 km
Duration: 15h 25m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Catania, Italy?

Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 3 times a week.

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