Agia Pelagia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Agia Pelagia

With a population of 480, Agia Pelagia is a must-see destination in Crete, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Agia Pelagia has to offer.

When to visit Agia Pelagia

Agia Pelagia in March
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel
Agia Pelagia in March
Estimated hotel price
£36
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Agia Pelagia

Plane

When flying to Agia Pelagia, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Agia Pelagia include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Agia Pelagia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Agia Pelagia is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 308 km from Agia Pelagia. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record Go, among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Agia Pelagia, you’ll arrive at Heraklion Airport Nikos Kazantzakis (HER), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Agia Pelagia include British Airways, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Agia Pelagia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Agia Pelagia is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 308 km from Agia Pelagia. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record Go, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Agia Pelagia

Airlines serving Agia Pelagia

Lufthansa
Good (4,609 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,724 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,513 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,448 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
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Where to stay in Agia Pelagia

Average rates range from around £39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £221 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Agia Pelagia

Most booked hotels in Agia Pelagia

Gdm Megaron, Historical Monument Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£122+
Sea Side Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£212+
ibis Styles Heraklion Central
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£97+
Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£105+
Peninsula Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£138+
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£100+

Hiring a car in Agia Pelagia

Expect to pay £1.68 per litre in Agia Pelagia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.08 and £26.77. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Agia Pelagia, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.68 per litre in Agia Pelagia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.08 and £26.77. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Agia Pelagia, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.