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How to get fromHeraklion to Matalaby plane, car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 4 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
    30h 12m
    $386–1,410

  2. 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
    38h 20m
    $609–1,979

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

    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
    2d 4h
    $432–1,518

  4. 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
    38h 49m
    $556–1,981

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration32h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$387Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,897.5 km
  • Duration: 30h 12m

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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