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There are 7 ways to get from Crete to Matala by plane, car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Lubango (SDD)plane plane HER - SDD
    2. Drive from Lubango (SDD) to Matalacar car
    26h 12m
    $656–1,910

  2. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Albano Machado Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Albano Machado Airport (NOV)plane plane HER - NOV
    2. Drive from Albano Machado Airport (NOV) to Matalacar car
    47h 57m
    $500–1,415

  3. Fly Chania International Airport to Lubango, drive

    1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Lubango (SDD)plane plane CHQ - SDD
    2. Drive from Lubango (SDD) to Matalacar car
    35h 25m
    $732–2,116

  4. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Namibe Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Namibe Airport (MSZ)plane plane HER - MSZ
    2. Take the bus from Namibe to Caculabus bus
    3. Drive from Cacula to Matalacar car
    39h 33m
    $519–1,432

  5. Fly Chania International Airport to Namibe Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Namibe Airport (MSZ)plane plane CHQ - MSZ
    2. Take the bus from Namibe to Caculabus bus
    3. Drive from Cacula to Matalacar car
    39h 16m
    $595–1,638

  6. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Catumbela Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)plane plane HER - CBT
    2. Take the bus from Lobito to Quilenguesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Quilengues to Caculabus bus
    4. Drive from Cacula to Matalacar car
    36h 34m
    $556–1,581

  7. Fly Chania International Airport to Albano Machado Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Albano Machado Airport (NOV)plane plane CHQ - NOV
    2. Drive from Albano Machado Airport (NOV) to Matalacar car
    2d 10h
    $536–1,621

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Lubango (SDD) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration25h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$676Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Matala, Angola?

There is no direct connection from Crete to Matala. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Lubango (SDD), then drive to Matala. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Chania Airport, walk to Chania International Airport (CHQ) airport, fly to Lubango (SDD), then drive to Matala.

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