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There are 7 ways to get from Heraklion to Matala by plane, car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Lubango, drive

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    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Lubango (SDD)plane plane HER - SDD
    2. Drive from Lubango (SDD) to Matalacar car
    20h 22m
    $476–1,510

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Menongue Airport (SPP)plane plane HER - SPP
    2. Drive from Menongue Airport (SPP) to Matalacar car
    40h 29m
    $362–1,218

  3. Private transfer to Chania International Airport, fly to Lubango, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Heraklion to Chania - Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Lubango (SDD)plane plane CHQ - SDD
    3. Drive from Lubango (SDD) to Matalacar car
    29h
    $652–1,985

  4. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Ongiva, drive

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Ongiva (VPE)plane plane HER - VPE
    2. Drive from Ongiva (VPE) to Matalacar car
    44h 40m
    $493–1,419

  5. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Albano Machado Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Albano Machado Airport (NOV)plane plane HER - NOV
    2. Drive from Albano Machado Airport (NOV) to Matalacar car
    2d 3h
    $470–1,315

  6. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Catumbela Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Catumbela Airport (CBT)plane plane HER - CBT
    2. Take the bus from Lobito to Quilenguesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Quilengues to Caculabus bus
    4. Drive from Cacula to Matalacar car
    28h 54m
    $606–1,881

  7. Fly Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Kuito, drive

    1. Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Kuito (SVP)plane plane HER - SVP
    2. Drive from Kuito (SVP) to Matalacar car
    2d 6h
    $475–1,322

Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Lubango (SDD) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration24h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$469Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,897.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 22m

What companies run services between Heraklion, Greece and Matala, Angola?

There is no direct connection from Heraklion to Matala. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Irakleion Airport, walk to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) airport, fly to Lubango (SDD), then drive to Matala. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Chania - Airport, walk to Chania International Airport (CHQ) airport, fly to Lubango (SDD), then drive to Matala.

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