What is the cheapest way to get from Crete to Santorini caldera?

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Santorini caldera is to fly which costs €75 - €230 and takes 3h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crete to Santorini caldera?

The fastest way to get from Crete to Santorini caldera is to car ferry which takes 1h 44m and costs €130 - €160.

How far is it from Crete to Santorini caldera?

The distance between Crete and Santorini caldera is 133 km.

How do I travel from Crete to Santorini caldera without a car?

The best way to get from Crete to Santorini caldera without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 44m and costs €130 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Crete to Santorini caldera?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Crete to Santorini caldera, including transfers.

How long is the flight from Crete to Santorini caldera?

There is no direct flight from Sitia Airport Airport to Santorini Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 30m and has one stopover.

Which airlines fly from Sitia Airport Airport to Santorini Airport?

Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines offer flights from Sitia Airport Airport to Santorini Airport.

Where can I stay near Santorini caldera?

There are 2111+ hotels available in Santorini caldera.

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

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

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Port
1h 44m
€138–153
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Santorini (JTR)HER - JTR
3h 47m
€76–221
Fly from Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Santorini (JTR)JSH - JTR
3h 30m
€95–230
Fly from Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Santorini (JTR)CHQ - JTR
4h 10m
€113–319

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Santorini (JTR) flights

4Weekly Planes

3h 52mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132.6 km
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Santorini caldera, Greece?

Seajets operates a car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Port 3 times a day. Tickets cost €92–93 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Santorini (JTR) 4 times a week.

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