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

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Crete is to fly which costs €80 - €220 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Crete is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Turkey and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Turkey to Crete. However, there are services departing from İskenderpaşa and arriving at Heraklion via Istanbul Esenler Otogari and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

How far is it from Turkey to Crete?

The distance between Turkey and Crete is 772 km.

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

The best way to get from Turkey to Crete without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 24h 44m and costs €200 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Turkey to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Crete bus from?

Turkey to Crete bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

Where does the Turkey to Crete bus arrive?

Turkey to Crete bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 3010+ hotels available in Crete.

Turkey to Crete - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Turkey to Crete by plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, car, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Istanbul to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane IST - HER
4h 38m
€83–213
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Portcarferry
24h 44m
€203–450
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Marmaris bus stationbus
2. Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklionferry Bsf
26h 47m
€132–248
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port of Rafinacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Rafina to Mykonoscarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Mykonos to Heraklion Portcarferry
19h 45m
€343–659
Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane ADB - HER
5h 57m
€112–392
Fly Istanbul to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane IST - CHQ
7h 2m
€109–302
Fly İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane ADB - CHQ
7h 11m
€118–561
Bus, ferry via Marmaris
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Marmarisbus
2. Take the ferry from Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
3. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklionferry Bsf
27h 19m
€151–251
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus Arda-Tur
2. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
28h 5m
€136–211

Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

38Weekly Planes

3h 20mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 772.2 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Turkey and Crete, Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Istanbul (IST) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 5 times a day.

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