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

The cheapest way to get from Lesbos to Crete is to fly which costs €110 - €300 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lesbos to Crete is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct ferry between Lesbos and Crete?

No, there is no direct ferry from Lesbos to Crete. However, there are services departing from Mytilene and arriving at Heraklion Port via Mykonos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 18m.

How far is it from Lesbos to Crete?

The distance between Lesbos and Crete is 469 km.

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

The best way to get from Lesbos to Crete without a car is to ferry and car ferry which takes 17h 18m and costs €190 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Lesbos to Crete, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2576+ hotels available in Crete.

Lesbos to Crete - 6 ways to travel via plane, ferry, car ferry, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Lesbos to Crete by plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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Fly Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane MJT - HER
2h 26m
€117–295
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Mykonosferry Bsf
2. Take the carferry from Mykonos to Heraklion Portcarferry
17h 18m
€199–444
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Dikiliferry
2. Take the bus from Bergama to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Thessaloníkibus
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
33h 49m
€153–317
Fly Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane MJT - JSH
11h 59m
€176–543
Fly Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane MJT - CHQ
4h 39m
€179–383
Ferry to Chios Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Chiosferry
2. Fly from Chios Airport (JKH) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane JKH - HER
7h 43m
€147–311

Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 468.8 km
Duration: 2h 26m

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

Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly from Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis (MJT) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) once daily.

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How to get fromLesbos to Creteby plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, or busferry

There are 6 ways to get from Lesbos to Crete by plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, or busferry

Fly Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

Ferry, car ferry

Ferry, bus, bus and ferry

Fly Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis to Sitia Airport

Fly Mytilene International Airport Odysseas Elytis to Chania International Airport

Ferry to Chios Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”