Introduction
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Plaka travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plaka

With a population of 231, Plaka 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 12 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plaka has to offer.

How to Get to Plaka

Plane

When flying to Plaka, you’ll arrive at Chania Souda (CHQ), which is located 10 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Plaka include easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Plaka from the United Kingdom departs from Nottingham and takes around 3h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Plaka is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 285 km from Plaka. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record go, among others, in Athens.

Plane

When flying to Plaka, you’ll arrive at Chania Souda (CHQ), which is located 10 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Plaka include easyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Plaka from the United Kingdom departs from Nottingham and takes around 3h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Plaka is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 285 km from Plaka. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Record go, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Plaka

CHQChania Souda

Airlines serving Plaka

Lufthansa
Good (8,237 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,078 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (965 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,468 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,952 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,931 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Air Serbia
Good (238 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (441 reviews)
Condor
Good (591 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (259 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (293 reviews)
Luxair
Good (66 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plaka

Most booked hotels in Plaka

Giorgi's Blue Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Creta Vitalis
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Plaka

Expect to pay £1.82 per litre in Plaka (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.77 and £29.03.

Expect to pay £1.82 per litre in Plaka (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.77 and £29.03.