There are 7 ways to get from İzmir to Knossos by plane, taxi, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
best- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane ADB - HER
7h 22m€133–265Bus, ferry, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Kuşadasıbus
- Take the ferry from Kusadasi to Port of Patmosferry
- Take the ferry from Patmos to Naxosferry Bsf
- Take the carferry from Naxos to Heraklion Portcarferry
14h 27m€120–438Taxi, ferry, car ferry
- Take the taxi from İzmir to Seferihisartaxi
- Take the ferry from Seferihisar to Karlovasiferry
- Take the carferry from Karlovasi to Evdiloscarferry
- Take the ferry from Evdilos to Naxosferry Bsf
- Take the carferry from Naxos to Heraklion Portcarferry
12h 55m€202–366Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Keşanbus
- Take the bus from Kesan to Thessalonikibus
- Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklionbusferry
35h 1m€122–197Fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer
- Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane ADB - CHQ
- Take a shuttle bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklion
9h 32m€242–513Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Marmarisbus
- Take the ferry from Port of Marmaris to Port of Rhodesferry
- Take the ferry from Rhodes to Heraklionferry Bsf
19h 59m€131–257Ferry, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytileneferry
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Mykonosferry Bsf
- Take the carferry from Mykonos to Heraklion Portcarferry
21h 20m€231–472
İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Knossos is to bus and ferry which costs €130 - €260 and takes 19h 59m.
The fastest way to get from İzmir to Knossos is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs €130 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from İzmir to Knossos. However, there are services departing from Izmir Otogar and arriving at Knossos via Kesan, Thessaloniki and Heraklion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 1m.
No, there is no direct ferry from İzmir to Knossos. However, there are services departing from Alsancak Limanı and arriving at Heraklion Port via Mytilene and Mykonos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 20m.
The distance between İzmir and Knossos is 394 km.
The best way to get from İzmir to Knossos without a car is to taxi and ferry and car ferry which takes 12h 55m and costs €200 - €370.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from İzmir to Knossos, including transfers.
İzmir to Knossos bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, depart from Izmir Otogar station.
İzmir to Knossos bus services, operated by Balikesir Uludağ, arrive at Keşan station.
There are 2945+ hotels available in Knossos.
What companies run services between İzmir, Turkey and Knossos, Greece?
Aegean Airlines and Turkish Airlines fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) twice daily.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–250
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120–250
Flights from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Chania International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–270
- Phone
- 0850 202 22 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Keşan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
Bus from Izmir Otogar to Kuşadası
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Schedules at
- balikesiruludag.com.tr
- Phone
- 0 232 330 89 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Seferihisar to Karlovasi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35
- Schedules at
- bilet.izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Alsancak Limanı to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €60
- Schedules at
- izdeniz.com.tr
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- €50–60
Alsancak Pier Taksi
- Phone
- +90 232 4226754
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Izmir Spor Taxi
- Phone
- +90 232 255 2526
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Alsancak Meydan Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 232 422 30 40
- Website
- onlinetaksi.com
Kaptan Bostanlı İskele Taksi Durağı
- Phone
- +90 232 336 36 36
- Website
- bucataksi.com
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