How long is the boat ride from Crete to Santorini?
How long is the boat ride from Crete to Santorini?
between 2 hr and 6 hr
How long is the ferry ride from Crete to Santorini?
around 2 hours
How much does it cost to fly to Crete?
Good to know
| Low season | October | Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price. |
|---|---|---|
| High season | December | Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price. |
| Average price round-trip | $1,262 | (avg. price over the last 2 weeks) |
| Good deal round-trip | $675 | or less |
| Good deal one-way | $307 | or less |
Can you fly directly to Crete?
There are direct flights from the Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) to all of the airports in Crete: Heraklion (HER), Chania (CHQ), and Sitia (JSH). The Athens airport is about 30 minutes from the city center and can be easily reached by taxi, private transfer, bus or metro.
Can I fly into Crete?
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) advises against all but essential travel to Greece based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks. The FCDO is not advising against travel to the islands of Rhodes, Kos, Zakynthos, Corfu and Crete.
Will Crete be on green list?
Obviously, most of the green list nations are exempt; but there are also some amber list exemptions, particularly islands that are faring better than their mainland counterparts. Among these are Spain’s Canary Islands and the Greek islands of Rhodes, Kos, Zante, Corfu and Crete.
Do I need a visa for Greece?
you can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. if you are travelling to Greece and other Schengen countries without a visa, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit.
What is the best currency to take to Greece?
It’s advised to take cash from the UK (pounds or euros) so you don’t run out. Take a combination of travel money options to Greece. A combination of cash, credit, debit or travel cards is the best approach.
Can I retire to Greece?
You can retire in Greece cities, such as Athens or Thessaloniki. However, when you retire, you might want somewhere quiet and away from the hustle.