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There are 5 ways to get from Rethymno to Matala by shuttle, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly to Lubango, drive

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    1. Take a shuttle bus from Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town to Heraklion Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Lubango (SDD)plane plane HER - SDD
    3. Drive from Lubango (SDD) to Matalacar car
    31h 5m
    $467–1,590

  2. Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly to Lubango, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rethymno to Chania Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Lubango (SDD)plane plane CHQ - SDD
    3. Drive from Lubango (SDD) to Matalacar car
    37h 35m
    $530–1,866

  3. Private transfer to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, fly to Catumbela Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Aquila Porto Rethymno, Rethymno Town to Heraklion Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)plane plane HER - CBT
    3. Take the bus from Lobito to Quilenguesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Quilengues to Caculabus bus
    5. Drive from Cacula to Matalacar car
    39h 42m
    $637–2,161

  4. Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly to Catumbela Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rethymno to Chania Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)plane plane CHQ - CBT
    3. Take the bus from Lobito to Quilenguesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Quilengues to Caculabus bus
    5. Drive from Cacula to Matalacar car
    47h 42m
    $720–2,437

  5. Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly to Namibe Airport, bus, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Rethymno to Chania Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Namibe Airport (MSZ)plane plane CHQ - MSZ
    3. Take the bus from Namibe to Caculabus bus
    4. Drive from Cacula to Matalacar car
    2d 14h
    $543–1,888

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Lubango (SDD) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration32h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,976.5 km
  • Duration: 31h 5m

What companies run services between Rethymno, Greece and Matala, Angola?

There is no direct connection from Rethymno to Matala. However, you can take the shuttle to Heraklion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Lubango (SDD), then drive to Matala. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Chania Airport, walk to Chania International Airport (CHQ) airport, fly to Lubango (SDD), then drive to Matala.

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