Ferry vs helicopter on the Mediterranean island legs
On most island crossings the ferry is the right answer, and these guides say so. They exist because the published crossing time is rarely the journey: the drive to the port, the summer queue and the last leg on the island decide whether a helicopter is worth the money. Every figure below is indicative and confirmed by the operator on the day.
Split to Hvar: ferry vs helicopter
Split to Hvar compared: catamaran and car-ferry times, fares and sailing frequency against a 15-minute helicopter transfer from €2,400. Honest door-to-door numbers.
Compare GreeceAthens to Mykonos: ferry vs helicopter
Athens to Mykonos compared: Piraeus and Rafina ferry times, fares and meltemi cancellations against a 30-minute helicopter transfer from €4,800. Door-to-door numbers.
Compare MaltaMalta to Gozo: ferry vs helicopter
Malta to Gozo compared: Ċirkewwa and Valletta ferry crossing times, fares and summer queues against an 8-minute helicopter transfer from €1,400. Real door-to-door times.
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