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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Parikia is to fly which costs €80 - €170 and takes 14h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Parikia is to car ferry which takes 3h 35m and costs €75 - €180.

Is there a direct ferry between Crete and Parikia?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Paros. Services depart twice a week. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Crete to Parikia?

The distance between Crete and Parikia is 269 km.

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

The best way to get from Crete to Parikia without a car is to car ferry which takes 3h 35m and costs €75 - €180.

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

The car ferry from Heraklion Port to Paros takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where can I stay near Parikia?

There are 2779+ hotels available in Parikia.

Crete to Parikia - 4 ways to travel via car ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Crete to Parikia by car ferry or plane

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Paroscarferry
3h 35m
€75–180
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Paros National Airport (PAS)plane HER - PAS
3h 43m
€70–193
Fly from Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Paros National Airport (PAS)plane JSH - PAS
14h 51m
€84–162
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Paros National Airport (PAS)plane CHQ - PAS
5h 36m
€112–271

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Paros National Airport (PAS) flights

8Weekly Planes

14h 50mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 269.3 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Seajets operates a car ferry from Heraklion Port to Paros twice a week. Tickets cost €75–180 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Paros National Airport (PAS) once daily.

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How to get fromCrete to Parikiaby car ferry or plane

There are 4 ways to get from Crete to Parikia by car ferry or plane

Car ferry

Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

Fly from Sitia Airport

Fly from Chania International Airport