There are 3 ways to get from Egypt to Crete by plane
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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane CAI - HER
7h 27m€122–293Fly to Chania International Airport
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane CAI - CHQ
8h 30m€143–371Fly to Sitia Airport
- Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane CAI - JSH
9h 20m€201–391
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Egypt to Crete is to fly which costs €120 - €300 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Egypt to Crete is to fly which takes 7h 27m and costs €120 - €300.
The distance between Egypt and Crete is 859 km.
It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Egypt to Crete, including transfers.
There are 3082+ hotels available in Crete.
What companies run services between Egypt and Crete, Greece?
Aegean Airlines, Egyptair, and Sky Express fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 4 times a day.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–450
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Chania International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–470
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Sitia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €200–300
- Website
- egyptair.com
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–450
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Cairo International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €120–280
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