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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Fira is to ferry which costs €16 - €18 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Fira is to car ferry which takes 1h 46m and costs €120 - €140.

How far is it from Crete to Fira?

The distance between Crete and Fira is 133 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Fira without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 46m and costs €120 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Crete to Fira, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fira?

There are 2247+ hotels available in Fira.

Crete to Fira - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Crete to Fira by car ferry, plane, 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.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
1h 46m
€123–134
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Heraklion to Thira Santorini Portferry Bsf
3h 50m
€16–18
Fly
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Santorini (JTR)plane JSH - JTR
5h
€81–232

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Santorini (JTR) flights

13Weekly Planes

5h 43mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 133.3 km
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Fira, Greece?

Seajets operates a car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Port 3 times a week. Tickets cost €92–95 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Santorini (JTR) twice daily.

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