4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Crete (Island)
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 $29. 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 $29, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
Compare ferry with
Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price |
11h 7m Average total duration 10h 7m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Athens to Crete (Island)
How to get from Athens to Crete (Island) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Crete (Island) is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NISSOS RODOSCheapest
NISSOS RODOSFastest
A3332Other options
A3300A3306A3334
KNOSSOS PALACEKISSAMOSFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare ferry and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Feb 28
Mar 01
Mar 02
Mar 03
Mar 04
Mar 05
Mar 06
Mar 07
Mar 08
Mar 09
Mar 10
Mar 11
Mar 12
Mar 13
Mar 14
Mar 15
Mar 16
Mar 17
Mar 18
Mar 19
Mar 20
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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).
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Crete (Island):
A ferry is $23 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Crete (Island) costing on average $52 (€41).
Other travel options to Crete (Island) take longer:
Ferry takes on average 9h 0m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 5 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Crete (Island) as scheduled services by ferry and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Heraklion International Airport.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Piraeus and arrive in Heraklion Port.
- Travel with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast, Seajets, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Aegeon Pelagos to go to Crete (Island) by ferry.
- Travel with Aegean Airlines, Volotea, Ryanair, Olympic Air to go to Crete (Island) by flight.
- 5 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast, Fast Ferries.
- 12 direct flights per day with Volotea, Ryanair.
Travelling from Athens to Crete (Island): related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
