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 $160 - $280 and takes 6h 39m.

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 39m and costs $160 - $280.

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 8h 57m to get from Crete to Syria, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Crete and Syria?

Syria is 1h ahead of Crete. It is currently 6:52 AM in Crete and 7:52 AM in Syria.

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
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1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane JSH - BEY
2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Damascuscar
8h 57m
$141–431
Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, drive
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 39m
$163–279
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 22m
$158–521

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

12Weekly Planes

12h 46mAverage Duration

$114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980.7 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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