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How to get fromHeraklion to Maltaby plane, shuttle, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Heraklion to Malta by plane, shuttle, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

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    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane HER - MLA
    6h 10m
    €69–164

  2. Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion to Chania - Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane CHQ - MLA
    5h 48m
    €161–425

  3. Car ferry to Santorini, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Heraklion Port to Thira Santorini Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Malta International Airport (MLA)plane plane JTR - MLA
    9h 11m
    €120–307

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Malta International Airport (MLA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 973 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Heraklion, Greece and Malta?

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and Volotea fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Malta International Airport (MLA) twice daily.

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