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For basic journey planning note that most daytime ferries to the Aegean islands (not Crete direct) depart by 0730 and that ‘fast’ boats – catamarans and hydrofoils – cannot travel if the sea is very rough. It is no longer possible to board an ‘overnight’ vessel more than a couple of hours before departure time, and not all vessels have shower facilities for deck-class passengers, although there are always lounges, bars and restaurants.

The Aradena Gorge from the ferryboat (Walk 48)

Airports in Crete

Chania

Chania Airport is located 12km out of town on the Akrotiri peninsula. In the tourist season KTEL operates a frequent service to/from Chania bus station, starting at 0500 from Chania and 0630 from the airport (€2.30 in 2014). The last bus departure from the airport waits for the last domestic flight from Athens. Taxis not ordered in advance will be scarce at this time (€20 in 2014). An ‘engaged’ driver will telephone for a colleague to come for you if you need this.

Heraklion

The current Heraklion Airport (a new airport is planned; see below) is close to town, although busy traffic lanes may delay what was once a 7min taxi ride to, perhaps, the bus station of your choice (€20 in 2014) – see ferryboat arrivals information below. Town bus No. 1 serves the airport – the stop is across the car park on the road just beyond the pitched-roof Left Luggage building. Buy your ticket in advance from the kiosk beside the bus stop. Buy a couple of tickets if you intend to return to the airport by bus. This is a town bus that runs to about 2200. The kiosk closes with the last bus.