There are 3 ways to get from Malta to Crete by plane
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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane MLA - HER
5h 44m€83–234Fly to Chania International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane MLA - CHQ
4h 28m€54–282Fly to Sitia Airport
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane MLA - JSH
13h 48m€132–252
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Crete is to fly which costs €80 - €240 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Crete is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €50 - €290.
The distance between Malta and Crete is 973 km.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Malta to Crete, including transfers.
Crete is 1h ahead of Malta. It is currently 6:23 AM in Malta and 7:23 AM in Crete.
There are 2746+ hotels available in Crete.
What companies run services between Malta and Crete, Greece?
Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, and Sky Express fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) twice daily.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–240
Flights from Malta International Airport to Sitia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–320
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Malta International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- olympicair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Sitia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €60–280
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Chania International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
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