There are two ways to get to the island of Crete in Greece, either by airplane or by ferry boat. There are two airports on the island; one is located near Heraklion town and the other is located to the west of the island, called Chania. The main harbors are located in Heraklion and Chania. There are also plenty of airline companies that fly regularly to Crete, especially during the season between May and October.

Duration by ferry from the port of Piraeus : 9hours
Duration by plane from Athens International Airport : 45 minutes