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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Matala is to fly and drive which costs $420 - $1,600 and takes 3 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Matala is to fly and drive which takes 38h and costs $800 - $3,200.

How far is it from Crete to Matala?

The distance between Crete and Matala is 5898 km.

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

It takes approximately 2 days 4h to get from Crete to Matala, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Crete and Matala?

Matala is 1h behind Crete. It is currently 11:40 PM in Crete and 10:40 PM in Matala.

Crete to Matala - 4 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Crete to Matala by plane, car, or bus

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

Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Lubango, drive
best
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Lubango (SDD)HER - SDD
2. Drive from Lubango (SDD) to Matala
2d 4h
$706–2,610
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)HER - NOV
2. Drive from Albano Machado Airport (NOV) to Matala
3d 2h
$420–1,515
Fly Chania International Airport to Lubango, drive
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Lubango (SDD)CHQ - SDD
2. Drive from Lubango (SDD) to Matala
38h
$832–3,114
Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Catumbela Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)HER - CBT
2. Take the bus from Lobito to Quilengues
3. Take the bus from Quilengues to Cacula
4. Drive from Cacula to Matala
2d 12h
$526–1,781

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

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2d 4hAverage Duration

$727Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,897.5 km
Duration: 2d 4h

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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How to get fromCrete to Matalaby plane, car or bus

There are 4 ways to get from Crete to Matala by plane, car, or bus

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

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

Fly Chania International Airport to Lubango, drive

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