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

The cheapest way to get from Crete to Syria is to fly and drive which costs $120 - $360 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crete to Syria is to fly and drive which takes 6h 59m and costs $120 - $360.

How far is it from Crete to Syria?

The distance between Crete and Syria is 981 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 37m to get from Crete to Syria, including transfers.

Crete to Syria - 3 ways to travel via plane, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Crete to Syria by plane or car

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Fly from Sitia Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane JSH - BEY
2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Damascuscar
12h 37m
$139–410
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane HER - BEY
2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Damascuscar
6h 59m
$123–359
Fly from Chania International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane CHQ - BEY
2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Damascuscar
7h 32m
$158–521

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Beirut International Airport (BEY) flights

13Weekly Planes

14h 3mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980.7 km
Duration: 12h 37m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Syria?

There is no direct connection from Crete to Syria. However, you can fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY) then drive to Damascus. Alternatively, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY), then drive to Damascus.

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How to get fromCrete to Syriaby plane or car

There are 3 ways to get from Crete to Syria by plane or car

Fly from Sitia Airport, drive

Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, drive

Fly from Chania International Airport, drive