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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 £21. 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 £21, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 320 km
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£32 Average Price Cheapest | £73 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 to Crete (Island) from Athens by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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.
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FAQs: 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 travel options from Athens to Crete (Island): ferry or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Crete (Island) from Athens is a ferry with an average price of £20.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Crete (Island):
Taking a ferry costs £18 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £38.
The quickest way to travel to Crete (Island) from Athens is by flight, which takes on average 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Ferry takes on average 8 h 45 min.
The Athens to Crete (Island) distance is approximately 198 miles.
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 trip 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 when travelling from Athens to Crete (Island):
- Most travellers take a ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Port.
The following travel companies offer services from Athens to Crete (Island):
- Travel with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets or Fast Ferries for ferries to Crete (Island). If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Seajets Athens to Crete (Island) tickets on Omio for £20.
- Aegean Airlines or Volotea can take you to Crete (Island) by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Aegean Airlines from Athens to Crete (Island) for £47.
Yes, there are direct services available from Athens to Crete (Island) with the following travel companies:
- Direct ferries with Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets or Fast Ferries with 4 direct ferries per day.
- Direct flight available with Aegean Airlines or Volotea 12 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Crete (Island) as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Crete (Island) from Athens.
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