Crete has two main international airports: Heraklion (HER) and Chania (CHQ). Flights from the Athens International airport, Eleftherios Venizelos take about 50-60 minutes, to either airport. In summer, there are direct flights from several airports in Europe.
It is also possible to reach Crete by ferry from Piraeus, the biggest port in Athens. Ferries take around 9 hours, and they are often overnight. In the high season, there are fast ferry connections to Santorini, taking just under 2 hours.
Crete has two main international airports: Heraklion (HER) and Chania (CHQ). Flights from the Athens International airport, Eleftherios Venizelos take about 50-60 minutes, to either airport. In summer, there are direct flights from several airports in Europe.
It is also possible to reach Crete by ferry from Piraeus, the biggest port in Athens. Ferries take around 9 hours, and they are often overnight. In the high season, there are fast ferry connections to Santorini, taking just under 2 hours.
