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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Maleme travel guide

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You're Going to Love Maleme

Maleme is a must-see destination in Crete, Greece. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Maleme has to offer.

When to visit Maleme

Maleme in May
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maleme in May
Estimated hotel price
£35
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maleme

Plane

Although Maleme doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chania Souda (CHQ), which is located 27 km from Maleme. The shortest flight to Maleme from the United Kingdom departs from Leeds and takes around 4h.

Car

Another option to get to Maleme is to pick up a car hire from Chania, which is about 16 km from Maleme. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Europcar, among others, in Chania.

Plane

Although Maleme doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chania Souda (CHQ), which is located 27 km from Maleme. The shortest flight to Maleme from the United Kingdom departs from Leeds and takes around 4h.

Car

Another option to get to Maleme is to pick up a car hire from Chania, which is about 16 km from Maleme. You’ll find branches of Right Cars and Europcar, among others, in Chania.

Airports near Maleme

CHQChania Souda

Airlines serving Maleme

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (227 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (196 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (343 reviews)
Condor
Good (323 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (57 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (739 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Maleme

Most booked hotels in Maleme

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Ledra Maleme Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Atlantica Ocean Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Summer Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£31+
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Hiring a car in Maleme

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Maleme (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Maleme (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03.

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