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How to get fromCrete to Syriaby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Crete to Syria by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Sitia Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Sitia Airport (JSH) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane JSH - BEY
    2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Damascuscar car
    13h 27m
    $205–574

  2. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”, drive

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane HER - BEY
    2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Damascuscar car
    7h 14m
    $233–379

  3. Fly from Chania International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Beirut International Airport (BEY)plane plane CHQ - BEY
    2. Drive from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Damascuscar car
    7h 32m
    $207–668

Sitia Airport (JSH) to Beirut International Airport (BEY) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 980.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 27m

What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Syria?

There is no direct connection from Crete to Syria. However, you can fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY) then drive to Damascus. Alternatively, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Beirut International Airport (BEY), then drive to Damascus.

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