[Translate to Englisch:] Anreise

Travel to Crete

Crete is the largest Greek island and a very popular travel destination for good reason. Every year, the vacation island enchants visitors with its extensive sandy beaches, turquoise waters and diverse culture.

There are various options for traveling to Crete, which we will explain in more detail below.

Traveling to Crete by plane
The most popular means of transportation to Crete remains the plane. The flight from Germany takes around 3.5 hours on a direct flight. There are two international airports on Crete: Heraklion Airport, which belongs to the island's capital, and Chania Airport, which is located on the north coast of the island. Most German airports are connected to Crete by charter and low-cost airlines and by regular scheduled flights.

Flight prices are also highly seasonal and are known to be more expensive during the vacations. Outside of the vacations, tickets are available for as little as 20 euros each way. On average, prices for direct flights from Germany to Crete are around EUR 150 for a return flight.

Our tip: The more flexibly you can choose your travel times, the greater the chance of finding a bargain. Sometimes it is even worth booking two individual one-way tickets with different airlines.

Planning your journey to the airport
Similar to the flight tickets, the journey to the departure airport in Germany should also be planned in advance if possible. Especially if you want to drive to the airport in your own car. In this case, it is advisable to find out about the parking fees at the respective airport in advance. Find p. e. your airport parking space with Parkhero.

Discover a wide range of offers at Holiday Extras: In addition to practical parking facilities, you can also expect comfortable airport hotels, relaxed airport lounges, reliable transfers at your holiday destination and comprehensive travel insurance.

Travel to Crete by ferry
If you have some time in your luggage, you can travel to Crete by ferry. Most ferry connections depart from Piraeus, the port of Athens, and continue from there to Heraklion or Chania. The crossing takes around 9-10 hours. Many of the ferry companies depart in the evening so that you arrive at your destination port early in the morning.

Ferry prices range from 28 euros to 250 euros each way. The following factors are decisive for this:

  • the travel period
  • transportation of car, motorcycle or motorhome/caravan
  • Choice of deck passage, sleeper seat or cabin
  • Equipment of the cabin