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

The cheapest way to get from Naxos to Crete is to car ferry which costs €80 - €180 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Naxos to Crete is to car ferry which takes 3h and costs €80 - €180.

Is there a direct ferry between Naxos and Crete?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Naxos and arriving at Heraklion Port. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Naxos to Crete?

The distance between Naxos and Crete is 212 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Naxos to Crete?

Book your Naxos to Crete ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Naxos to Crete without a car is to car ferry which takes 3h and costs €80 - €180.

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

The car ferry from Naxos to Heraklion Port takes 3h including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2891+ hotels available in Crete.

Naxos to Crete - 4 ways to travel via car ferry, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Naxos to Crete by car ferry or plane

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Naxos to Heraklion Portcarferry
3h
€80–180
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane JNX - HER
4h 27m
€62–254
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane JNX - JSH
16h 45m
€201–602
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane JNX - CHQ
4h 50m
€153–352

Naxos Is (JNX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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Distance: 211.8 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Naxos, South Aegean, Greece and Crete, Greece?

Seajets operates a car ferry from Naxos to Heraklion Port 6 times a week. Tickets cost €80–180 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Sky Express, Olympic Air, and Aegean Airlines fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) every 4 hours.

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