Greece
Getting to Crete
Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.
By Air
Heraklion (Nikos Kazantzakis) (HER)
30 minutes drive to Crete
Airlines serving this airport:
Aegean AirlinesRyanaireasyJetTUI
Chania (Daskalogiannis) (CHQ)
120 minutes drive to Crete
Airlines serving this airport:
Aegean AirlinesRyanaireasyJet
By Train
NoneStation
No railway on Crete
From the Capital
Flight from Athens (50min) or overnight ferry
Car Rental
Recommended:Yes
Driving side:right
Essential for exploring Crete's diverse wine regions across the island
Local Transport
Rideshare
Limited
Public Transit
KTEL buses between major cities; limited rural routes
Bike Rental
Not widely available
Driving Tips
- 1
Cretan drivers can be assertive — stay alert
- 2
Mountain roads in central Crete are winding
- 3
The island is large — focus on one area per visit
Region Location
Crete, Greece
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