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How to get fromİzmir to Greeceby plane, train, ferry, helicopter, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from İzmir to Greece by plane, train, ferry, helicopter, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”

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    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane plane ADB - HER
    5h 58m
    €132–273

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Keşanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Keşan to Athensbus bus
    21h 9m
    €91–149

  3. Train, ferry, helicopter

    1. Take the train from Izmir Basmane to Çamlıktrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Port of Patmosferry ferry
    3. Take the helicopter from Patmos Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    4. Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Athens Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    10h 24m
    €604–1,066

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Mytilene to Port of Piraeusferry ferry Hsw
    16h 26m
    €112–252

  5. Fly to Athens International Airport

    1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane ADB - ATH
    4h 21m
    €100–280

  6. Drive  1,250.8 km

    1. Drive from İzmir to Athenscar car 1,250.8 km
    14h 24m
    €234–338

İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Greece?

Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and SunExpress fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Monastiraki via Mytilene, Port Of Piraeus, and Peiraias in around 16h 26m.

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