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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 an average ticket price of £46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the ferry is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £46, while a flight costs an average of £81.
Distance: 320 km
Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£46 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price |
10h 36m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 2h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Crete (Island):
A ferry is £35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Crete (Island) costing on average £81.
Other travel options to Crete (Island) take longer:
Ferry takes on average 10h 36m.
How to get to Crete (Island) from Athens by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Crete (Island):
A ferry is £35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Crete (Island) costing on average £81.
Other travel options to Crete (Island) take longer:
Ferry takes on average 10h 36m.
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.
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