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

The cheapest way to get from Tripoli to Crete is to bus and fly which costs €180 - €800 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tripoli to Crete is to fly which takes 12h 31m and costs €400 - €1400.

How far is it from Tripoli to Crete?

The distance between Tripoli and Crete is 1218 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 21m to get from Tripoli to Crete, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tripoli and Crete?

Crete is 1h ahead of Tripoli. It is currently 11:49 PM in Tripoli and 12:49 AM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 2971+ hotels available in Crete.

Tripoli to Crete - 3 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Tripoli to Crete by plane or bus

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Fly Mitiga International Airport to Sitia Airport
best
1. Fly from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Sitia Airport (JSH)plane MJI - JSH
13h 21m
€254–1,005
Bus to Misurata, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tripoli to Misratabus
2. Fly from Misurata (MRA) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane MRA - HER
14h 30m
€185–771
Fly Mitiga International Airport to Chania International Airport
1. Fly from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane MJI - CHQ
12h 31m
€406–1,395

Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Sitia Airport (JSH) flights

9Weekly Planes

15h 48mAverage Duration

€257Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,217.6 km
Duration: 13h 21m

What companies run services between Tripoli, Libya and Crete, Greece?

Libyan Arab Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Sitia Airport (JSH) once daily.

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