What is the cheapest way to get from Rethymno to Malta?

The cheapest way to get from Rethymno to Malta is to car ferry and fly which costs €150 - €410 and takes 10h.

What is the fastest way to get from Rethymno to Malta?

The fastest way to get from Rethymno to Malta is to Private transfer and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €150 - €400.

How far is it from Rethymno to Malta?

The distance between Rethymno and Malta is 940 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Rethymno to Malta, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rethymno and Malta?

Malta is 1h behind Rethymno. It is currently 7:08 AM in Rethymno and 6:08 AM in Malta.

Where can I stay near Malta?

There are 6451+ hotels available in Malta.

Rethymno to Malta - 3 ways to travel via Private transfer, plane, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Rethymno to Malta by shuttle, plane, or car ferry

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Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly
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1. Take a shuttle bus from Rethymno to Chania Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane CHQ - MLA
4h 35m
€155–396
Car ferry to Santorini, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Rethymno to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
2. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane JTR - MLA
10h
€159–403
Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town to Heraklion Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane HER - MLA
6h 40m
€176–438

Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Malta International Airport (MLA) flights

2Weekly Planes

2h 57mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 940.2 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Rethymno, Greece and Malta?

There is no direct connection from Rethymno to Malta. However, you can take the shuttle to Chania Airport, walk to Chania International Airport (CHQ) airport, fly to Malta International Airport (MLA), then take the taxi to Qormi. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Thira Santorini Port, walk to Santorini Port, take the bus to Fira, take the bus to Thira Airport, walk to Santorini (JTR) airport, fly to Malta International Airport (MLA), then take the taxi to Qormi.

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