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How to get fromCrete to Matalaby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Crete to Matala by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Sitia Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Lubango (SDD)planeJSH - SDD
    2. Drive from Lubango (SDD) to Matalacar
    36h 45m
    $1,386–3,426
  2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Lubango (SDD)planeHER - SDD
    2. Drive from Lubango (SDD) to Matalacar
    4d 15h
    $656–2,210

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Lubango (SDD) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration35h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,370Cheapest 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 fly to Lubango (SDD) then drive to Matala. Alternatively, 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.

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