Folegandros – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
Folegandros – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
There are approximately 5 weekly sailings between Folegandros to Crete (Heraklion). This ferry route is operated by
Folegandros Crete (Heraklion) ferry sailings typically depart from Folegandros at around 12:25. The average sailing time is approximately 5h 2m.
Folegandros Crete (Heraklion) ferry prices typically range between $165* and $648*. The average price is typically $384*. The cheapest Folegandros Crete (Heraklion) ferry prices start from $124*. The average price for a foot passenger is $384*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times.
The distance between Folegandros to Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 80.7 miles (129.8km) or 70.1 nautical miles for the mariners!
No ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel onboard between Folegandros and Crete (Heraklion).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with
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| Folegandros - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $384* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5h 2m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 12:25 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:50 | |
| Distance | 70 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The ferry schedule for this route has up to 238 ferries running per week, across 19 ferry routes, and provided by 4 ferry operators, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here, especially as ferry timetables can be affected by many different factors. These can include seasonal changes, changes to the ferry routes, changes made by the ferry operators, and other such factors, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.
Ferry sail durations on this route can take anywhere between 30 minutes, to 1 hour and 50 minutes, to 2 hours and 20 minutes, to 4 hours and 25 minutes, to 6 hours and 35 minutes, 9 hours and 20 minutes, and this variation is caused for any number of reasons. These can include different ferry routes, different ferry operators, changes made by the ferry operators, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.
How much the ferry to Folegandros will cost is defined by many different aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and so on, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend checking out our helpful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.
At Folegandros ferry port, you will find that there are not many facilities available at the port, as this is a very small island that has only recently expanded into ferries, so there is only the docking port here at Folegandros. However, the port is very close to the main town, and there are plenty of amenities here, including hotels and restaurants, as well as walking trails to the rest of the island.
The capital city on the island of Crete, Heraklion is also the largest city on the island, and is known for its deep history, and strong links to many other islands across the Aegean Sea.
Heraklion ferries are operated by Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Anek Superfast connecting Crete, Greece with 13 destinations. Heraklion Ferries sail around 13 times a day and up to 67 times a week.
Heraklion ferries sail to Naxos, Ios, Santorini (Thira), Syros, Kasos, Paros, Milos, Athens (Piraeus), Karpathos, Tinos, Rhodes, Mykonos, Sitia.
The price of a ferry from Heraklion starts at around $445.43. Heraklion ferries can range between $445.43 and $34.76 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
The fastest ferry from Heraklion is on the Heraklion - Santorini (Thira) ferry in 1h 50m with Cyclades Fast Ferries and SeaJets.
Car ferries do sail from Heraklion and are operated by SeaJets, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Anek Superfast. View our Deal Finder to compare car ferry prices and tickets.
Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Heraklion with SeaJets, Minoan Lines, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Anek Superfast.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Heraklion with SeaJets, Minoan Lines. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Heraklion. Operators that have cabins on ferries from Heraklion include SeaJets, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Anek Superfast. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.
At Heraklion, there have been many efforts recently to help modernise the port, so there are plenty of facilities here to help you with your journey. At the port, you will find plenty of seating areas, as well as luggage storage, Wi-Fi, a small café, and there is also a small car park outside, as well as a taxi rank to take you to other destinations across the island.
