How to reach Sitia

Sitia can be reached either by airplane by ferry boat or by bus.

By Air: The closest airport to Sitia is Sitia Airport (JSH). You can check for direct flights to Sitia from Athens. Once you arrive at Sitia Airport, you can take a taxi or rent a car to reach the town, which is approximately 2 kilometers away. Another option is to choose the Heraklion Airport (N. Kazantzakis) as there are more flight and then use bus or car.

Airline company for the route Athens – Sitia: Aegean Airlines

Airlines for the route Athes – Heraklion:

Aegean Airlines

Sky express

Search engine for airline: Skyscanner

By Ferry: You can take a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Sitia. However, it’s important to note that ferry connections to Sitia might not be as frequent as other popular destinations in Crete. It’s recommended to check the ferry schedules in advance and plan your trip accordingly. You could also use the ferry from Heraklion Port to Sitia (it is not recommended), the time is about 2 hours.

You can search for ferry route here: Ferryscanner

By Car: By car the route from Heraklion to Sitia is about 2 hours

Get to Sitia from Heraklion by bus: There are bus services connecting Sitia with other major cities on the island, such as Heraklion. From Heraklion, you can take a bus from the bus station (KTEL) and the estimated time is about 2 hours.

You can find more info at the bus station website (KTEL) and the timetable of the buses here.