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

The cheapest way to get from Fira to Crete is to fly which costs €65 - €200 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fira to Crete is to car ferry which takes 1h 45m and costs €85 - €200.

How far is it from Fira to Crete?

The distance between Fira and Crete is 132 km.

How do I travel from Fira to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Fira to Crete without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 45m and costs €85 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Fira to Crete, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2691+ hotels available in Crete.

Fira to Crete - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, and plane

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

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry
1h 45m
€86–191
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane JTR - HER
3h 56m
€68–193
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane JTR - CHQ
5h 5m
€94–262

Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

41Weekly Planes

3h 39mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132 km
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Fira, Greece and Crete, Greece?

Seajets operates a car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port 3 times a week. Tickets cost €60–160 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines, Sky Express, and Ryanair fly from Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) every 4 hours.

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