What is the cheapest way to get from Kálymnos to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Kálymnos to Crete is to car ferry and ferry which costs €95 - €240 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kálymnos to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Kálymnos to Crete is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €100 - €370.

Is there a direct ferry between Kálymnos and Crete?

No, there is no direct ferry from Kálymnos to Crete. However, there are services departing from Kalymnos and arriving at Heraklion Port via Naxos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Kálymnos to Crete?

The distance between Kálymnos and Crete is 416 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Kálymnos to Crete?

Book your Kálymnos to Crete ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Kálymnos to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Kálymnos to Crete without a car is to car ferry and helicopter which takes 7h 58m and costs €650 - €1100.

How long does it take to get from Kálymnos to Crete?

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Kálymnos to Crete, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2991+ hotels available in Crete.

Kálymnos to Crete - 5 ways to travel via car ferry, helicopter, plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kálymnos to Crete by car ferry, helicopter, plane, or ferry

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Car ferry, helicopter
best
1. Take the carferry from Port of Kalymnos to Port of Patmoscarferry
2. Take the helicopter from Patmos Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter
3. Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Santorini Heliporthelicopter
4. Take the carferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry
7h 58m
€656–1,035
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Fly from Kalymnos (JKL) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane JKL - HER
10h 18m
€87–281
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Kalymnos to Naxosferry Bsf
2. Take the carferry from Naxos to Heraklion Portcarferry
10h 55m
€121–278
Car ferry, ferry
1. Take the carferry from Port of Kalymnos to Chalkicarferry
2. Take the ferry from Halki to Heraklionferry Bsf
14h 30m
€98–239
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Kalymnos (JKL) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane JKL - CHQ
5h 36m
€108–369

Kalymnos (JKL) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

9Weekly Planes

13h 11mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416.3 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Kálymnos, Greece and Crete, Greece?

Sky Express flies from Kalymnos (JKL) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) once daily.

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