How to travel to Lassithi

Lassithi combines the rural and urban sides of Crete, featuring lots of gorgeous, tourist-friendly seashores, as well as remote spots and villages! One can visit the prefecture by airplane or ferry boat!

Below, you will find all the needed information to travel to Lassithi!
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In brief, Lassithi has two ports, which host ferries from Athens, Heraklion, and several islands.
In addition, you may visit the prefecture via a flight. The airport of Sitia is not very big, hence, it does not have a plethora of options, especially during the off-season.

Also, it is highly recommended that you get informed about the local transportation options before arriving to organize your hotel transfers and explore every spot of interest with ease!

Flights

From Athens, Alexandroupoli, Preveza, Kasos & European cities

The Sitia Public Airport connects Lassithi with Athens a few times per week while also receiving flights from Alexandroupoli, Preveza, and Kasos. Moreover, very few direct flights from abroad reach Sitia, and most are announced only for the high season. 
The airport can be found approximately 3 kilometers north of Sitia, and you can reach it via car, taxi, or on foot!

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Ferry

From Athens, Santorini, Heraklion, Karpathos, Rhodes, Kasos & more

The two ports of Lassithi, Agios Nikolaos and Sitia, welcome ferries throughout the year!
Located in the northwestern and northeastern corners of the prefecture, one may get to the ports from specific spots a couple of times a week.
Lassithi is connected with Athens and the port of Piraeus about two or three times per week during the high season.
Furthermore, you can visit the prefecture from other lovely destinations, such as Santorini, Karpathos, Rhodes, and Kasos, at about the same or a less frequent rate per week. Ferry routes become more frequent during the high season.
Most Greek visitors come from the port of Piraeus and nearby islands, while international guests can book a flight from Athens.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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How can I travel there from abroad (London, Paris, and other capitals)?

Limited direct flights are available from abroad, and the itineraries change depending on the season's schedule.
If no direct flights are available, you can always reach cities like Athens or Heraklion and then take a domestic flight or a ferry to Lassithi.

How can I travel there from Athens?

You can fly to Lassithi directly from the International Airport of Athens or take a ferry from the main port of Athens, Piraeus. There is a vessel departing from Piraeus Port a few times per week, regardless of the season.

How can I travel there from other islands?

Lassithi is connected with the islands of Santorini, Rhodes, Kasos, Karpathos, Anafi, Chalki, and more during the high season. However, low and mid-season ferry itineraries are not very frequent.
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