There are 2 ways to get from Malta to Crete by plane
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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane MLA - HER
5h 44m€88–234Fly to Sitia Airport
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane MLA - JSH
14h 23m€132–232
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Crete is to fly which costs €85 - €240 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Crete is to fly which takes 5h 44m and costs €85 - €240.
The distance between Malta and Crete is 973 km.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Malta to Crete, including transfers.
Crete is 1h ahead of Malta. It is currently 12:39 AM in Malta and 1:39 AM in Crete.
There are 2688+ hotels available in Crete.
What companies run services between Malta and Crete, Greece?
Aegean Airlines, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) twice daily.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from Malta International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–370
Flights from Malta International Airport to Sitia Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–320
Flights from Malta International Airport to Sitia Airport via Chania, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €70–300
Flights from Malta International Airport to Sitia Airport via Tirana, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–300
Flights from Malta International Airport to Sitia Airport via Catania, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €65–290
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Malta International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–150
- Website
- olympicair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Sitia Airport via Catania, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €65–290
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