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Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Crete (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €43.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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€35 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price |
10h 56m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular ferry company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Athens to Crete (Island) by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Athens to Crete (Island) is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Athens to Crete (Island)
Travel to Crete (Island) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Crete (Island).
There are 2 ways to get from Athens to Crete (Island): ferry or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Crete (Island) is by taking a ferry with average ticket prices of $25 (€23) compared to other travel options to Crete (Island):
Taking a ferry costs $23 (€21) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $48 (€44) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Athens to Crete (Island) is by flight with an average journey time of 50 min.
There are alternative travel options to Crete (Island) that take longer:
Getting to Crete (Island) by ferry takes 8 h 45 min on average.
The Athens to Crete (Island) distance is around 198 miles (319 km).
The average frequency per day from Athens to Crete (Island) is:
- Around 13 ferries per day.
- 17 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Athens to Crete (Island) as scheduled services by ferry or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Crete (Island):
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Piraeus and arrive in Heraklion Port.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Athens to Crete (Island):
- You can travel from Athens to Crete (Island) by ferry with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets or Fast Ferries. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $25 (€23) with Seajets from Athens to Crete (Island).
- You can travel by plane to Crete (Island) from Athens with Aegean Airlines or Volotea, and you can find Aegean Airlines Athens to Crete (Island) tickets for $59 (€54) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Athens to Crete (Island) with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct ferries per day to Crete (Island) with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets or Fast Ferries.
- You can find 12 direct flights per day to take to Crete (Island) with Aegean Airlines or Volotea.
Direct services to Crete (Island) tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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