How far is it from Malta to Gavdos?

The distance between Malta and Gavdos is 1176 km.

How long does it take to get from Malta to Gavdos?

It takes approximately 10h 5m to get from Malta to Gavdos, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Malta and Gavdos?

Gavdos is 1h behind Malta. It is currently 9:54 AM in Malta and 8:54 AM in Gavdos.

Where can I stay near Gavdos?

There are eight+ hotels available in Gavdos.

Malta to Gavdos - 2 ways to travel via plane, Private transfer, and car ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Malta to Gavdos by plane, shuttle, or car ferry

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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer, car ferry
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1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane MLA - HER
2. Take a shuttle bus from Irakleion Airport to Chora Sfakionshuttle
3. Take the car ferry from Sfakia to Gavdoscarferry
10h 5m
Fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer, car ferry
1. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane MLA - CHQ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chania Airport to Soúgiashuttle
3. Take the car ferry from Sougia to Gavdoscarferry
7h 58m

Malta International Airport (MLA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 48mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,176.1 km
Duration: 10h 5m

What companies run services between Malta and Gavdos, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Malta to Gavdos. However, you can take the taxi to Malta-Airport-MLA airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Irakleion Airport, take the shuttle to Chora Sfakion, walk to Sfakia, then take the car ferry to Gavdos. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Malta-Airport-MLA airport, fly to Chania International Airport (CHQ), walk to Chania Airport, take the shuttle to Soúgia, walk to Sougia, then take the car ferry to Gavdos.

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How to get fromMalta to Gavdosby plane, shuttle or car ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Malta to Gavdos by plane, shuttle, or car ferry

Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, Private transfer, car ferry

Fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer, car ferry