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How to get fromCrete to Greek Islandsby plane, unknown, car ferry or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Crete to Greek Islands by plane, unknown, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, travel

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    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeHER - ATH
    2. Walk from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Greek Islandsunknown
    3h 4m

  2. Car ferry, travel

    1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Serifoscarferry
    3. Walk from Port of Serifos to Greek Islandsunknown
    7h 6m

  3. Fly from Chania International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeCHQ - ATH
    2. Walk from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Greek Islandsunknown
    3h 27m

  4. Fly from Sitia Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Athens International Airport (ATH)planeJSH - ATH
    2. Walk from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Greek Islandsunknown
    2h 17m

  5. Ferry, car ferry, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Heraklion Port to Milosferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Milos to Port of Serifoscarferry
    3. Walk from Port of Serifos to Greek Islandsunknown
    9h 32m

  6. Ferry, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Heraklion Port to Milosferry
    2. Take the ferry from Milos to Port of SerifosferryHsw
    3. Walk from Port of Serifos to Greek Islandsunknown
    10h 36m

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Greek Islands, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Crete to Greek Islands. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), then travel to Greek Islands. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Heraklion Port to Greek Islands via Thira Santorini Port and Port of Serifos in around 7h 6m.

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