What is the cheapest way to get from Santorini caldera to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Santorini caldera to Crete is to fly which costs €75 - €220 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santorini caldera to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Santorini caldera to Crete is to car ferry which takes 1h 43m and costs €140 - €150.

How far is it from Santorini caldera to Crete?

The distance between Santorini caldera and Crete is 132 km.

How do I travel from Santorini caldera to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Santorini caldera to Crete without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 43m and costs €140 - €150.

How long does it take to get from Santorini caldera to Crete?

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Santorini caldera to Crete, including transfers.

How long is the flight from Santorini caldera to Crete?

There is no direct flight from Santorini Airport to Sitia Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 5m and has one stopover.

Which airlines fly from Santorini Airport to Sitia Airport Airport?

Aegean Airlines, Sky Express and Olympic Air offer flights from Santorini Airport to Sitia Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 899+ hotels available in Crete.

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

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

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port
1h 43m
€140–150
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)JTR - HER
2h 46m
€78–217
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Sitia Airport (JSH)JTR - JSH
3h 5m
€95–230
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)JTR - CHQ
3h 10m
€114–317

Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

57Weekly Planes

3h 16mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132.2 km
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Santorini caldera, Greece and Crete, Greece?

Seajets operates a car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port 3 times a day. Tickets cost €92–93 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly from Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) every 4 hours.

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