There are 8 ways to get from Crete to Turkish Riviera by plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, car, or busferry
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 Antalya Airport, bus
best- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane HER - AYT
- Take the bus from Serik Cd-1 to Alanya Okurcalar D400-8bus
9h 15m₺7,253–13,834Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Rhodes International Airport, ferry, bus
cheapest- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Rhodes International Airport (RHO)plane HER - RHO
- Take the ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Fethiyeferry
- Take the bus from Fethiye to Antalyabus
- Take the bus from Antalya Terminali İlçe İndirme Peronu to Alanya Okurcalar D400-8bus
12h 16m₺6,464–11,449Car ferry, ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Naxoscarferry
- Take the ferry from Naxos to Lipsiferry Bsf
- Take the carferry from Port of Lipsi to Port of Leroscarferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Leros to Port of Bodrumferry
- Drive from Port of Bodrum to Turkish Rivieracar
17h 31m₺12,114–22,608Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Heraklion to Thessalonikibusferry
- Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Keşanbus
- Take the bus from Keşan to Antalyabus
- Take the bus from Antalya Terminali İlçe İndirme Peronu to Alanya Okurcalar D400-8bus
40h 29m₺9,520–13,465Fly Chania International Airport to Antalya Airport, bus
- Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Antalya Airport (AYT)plane CHQ - AYT
- Take the bus from Serik Cd-1 to Alanya Okurcalar D400-8bus
10h 53m₺8,947–18,682Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport, bus
- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP)plane HER - GZP
- Take the bus from Alanya Otogar to Alanya Okurcalar D400-8bus
14h 54mFerry, bus
- Take the ferry from Heraklion to Rhodesferry Bsf
- Take the ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Fethiyeferry
- Take the bus from Fethiye to Antalyabus
- Take the bus from Antalya Terminali İlçe İndirme Peronu to D400 Konya Manavgat Karayolu-2bus
20h 37m₺7,352–13,948Ferry, bus via Seydikemer
- Take the ferry from Heraklion to Rhodesferry Bsf
- Take the ferry from Port of Rhodes to Port of Fethiyeferry
- Take the bus from Seydikemer to Antalyabus
- Take the bus from Antalya Terminali İlçe İndirme Peronu to Alanya Okurcalar D400-8bus
21h 40m₺7,207–13,578
Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Antalya Airport (AYT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Crete to Turkish Riviera is to ferry and bus via Seydikemer which costs 7.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺ and takes 21h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Crete to Turkish Riviera is to fly and bus which takes 9h 15m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Crete to Turkish Riviera. However, there are services departing from Heraklion and arriving at Alanya Okurcalar D400-8 via Thessaloníki, Keşan and Antalya Terminali İlçe İndirme Peronu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 29m.
The distance between Crete and Turkish Riviera is 643 km.
The best way to get from Crete to Turkish Riviera without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 40h 29m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Crete to Turkish Riviera, including transfers.
Crete to Turkish Riviera bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, depart from Heraklion station.
Crete to Turkish Riviera bus services, operated by KTEL Irakleiou - Lasithiou S.A, arrive at Thessaloniki station.
There are 339+ hotels available in Turkish Riviera.
What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Turkish Riviera, Turkey?
There is no direct connection from Crete to Turkish Riviera. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Antalya Airport (AYT), walk to Antalya Airport, take the vehicle to Antalya Cırnık, walk to Serik Cd-1, take the bus to Alanya Okurcalar D400-8, then take the taxi to Turkish Riviera. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Heraklion Port to Turkish Riviera via Naxos, Naxos, Lipsi, Port of Lipsi, Port of Leros, Port of Leros, and Port of Bodrum in around 17h 31m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Antalya Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–17,000
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺7,500–23,000
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport via Thessaloniki, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺10,000–33,000
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport via Sofia, Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺14,000–33,000
- Phone
- +90 242 331 01 00
- iletisim@antalyaulasim.com.tr
- Website
- antalyaulasim.com.tr
Bus from Serik Cd-1 to Alanya Okurcalar D400-8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺340
- Schedules at
- antalyaulasim.com.tr
Bus from Antalya Terminali İlçe İndirme Peronu to Alanya Okurcalar D400-8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺395
- Schedules at
- antalyaulasim.com.tr
Bus from Antalya Terminali İlçe İndirme Peronu to Alanya Okurcalar D400-8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺395
- Schedules at
- antalyaulasim.com.tr
Bus from Serik Cd-1 to Alanya Okurcalar D400-8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺340
- Schedules at
- antalyaulasim.com.tr
Bus from Alanya Otogar to Alanya Okurcalar D400-8
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- antalyaulasim.com.tr
Bus from Antalya Terminali İlçe İndirme Peronu to D400 Konya Manavgat Karayolu-2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺345
- Schedules at
- antalyaulasim.com.tr
Bus from Antalya Terminali İlçe İndirme Peronu to Alanya Okurcalar D400-8
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺395
- Schedules at
- antalyaulasim.com.tr
- Phone
- +30 210 710 7 710
- info@seajets.gr
- Website
- Seajets
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Naxos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺4,500–10,000
- Website
- Seajets
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