What is the cheapest way to get from Plaka beach to Crete?

The cheapest way to get from Plaka beach to Crete is to car ferry which costs €90 - €200 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plaka beach to Crete?

The fastest way to get from Plaka beach to Crete is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs €60 - €250.

Is there a direct ferry between Plaka beach and Crete?

No, there is no direct ferry from Plaka beach to Crete. However, there are services departing from Naxos and arriving at Heraklion Port via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Plaka beach to Crete?

The distance between Plaka beach and Crete is 220 km.

How do I travel from Plaka beach to Crete without a car?

The best way to get from Plaka beach to Crete without a car is to car ferry which takes 3h 10m and costs €90 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Plaka beach to Crete?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Plaka beach to Crete, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2959+ hotels available in Crete.

Plaka beach to Crete - 4 ways to travel via car ferry, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Plaka beach to Crete by car ferry or plane

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Naxos to Heraklion Portcarferry
3h 10m
€92–195
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane JNX - HER
2h 42m
€63–244
Fly to Sitia Airport
1. Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane JNX - JSH
17h
€202–602
Fly to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane JNX - CHQ
5h 5m
€144–352

Naxos Is (JNX) to Sitia Airport (JSH) flights

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15h 55mAverage Duration

€200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.6 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Plaka beach, Greece and Crete, Greece?

Seajets operates a car ferry from Naxos to Heraklion Port 6 times a week. Tickets cost €80–180 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Olympic Air and Sky Express fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Sitia Airport (JSH) twice daily.

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