What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Crete is to fly which costs €280 - €800 and takes 15h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Crete is to fly which takes 15h 1m and costs €280 - €800.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Crete?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Crete is 7490 km.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Crete?

It takes approximately 17h 45m to get from Chiang Mai to Crete, including transfers.

How long is the flight from Chiang Mai to Crete?

There is no direct flight from Chiang Mai International Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 32h 45m and has two stopovers.

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Crete?

Crete is 4h behind Chiang Mai. It is currently 4:27 PM in Chiang Mai and 12:27 PM in Crete.

Which airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport?

Etihad, Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air and Scoot Tigerair offer flights from Chiang Mai International Airport Airport to Sitia Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 3110+ hotels available in Crete.

Chiang Mai to Crete - 5 ways to travel via plane, and car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Crete by plane or car ferry

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Fly to Chania International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane CNX - CHQ
17h 45m
€326–907
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane CNX - HER
15h 1m
€282–756
Fly to Santorini, car ferry
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Santorini (JTR)plane CNX - JTR
2. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry
20h 23m
€351–936
Fly to Mykonos, car ferry
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Mykonos (JMK)plane CNX - JMK
2. Take the car ferry from Mykonos to Heraklion Portcarferry
23h 15m
€425–1,122
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane CNX - JSH
26h 45m
€440–1,200

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) flights

27Weekly Planes

24h 13mAverage Duration

€304Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,489.5 km
Duration: 17h 45m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Crete, Greece?

Etihad, Sky Express, and five other airlines fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Chania International Airport (CHQ) 4 times a day.

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How to get fromChiang Mai to Creteby plane or car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Crete by plane or car ferry

Fly to Chania International Airport

Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

Fly to Santorini, car ferry

Fly to Mykonos, car ferry

Fly to Sitia Airport