Book a Heraklion Ferry
Book a Heraklion Ferry
With a selection of up to 154 sailings weekly, the port of Heraklion connects Crete with Cyclades Islands, Athens, Dodecanese Islands & Crete. Sailing duration ranges from 11 hours 30 minutes on the Rhodes service to 2 hours 30 minutes on the Sitia service.
Heraklion Port Passenger Station, Leoforos Nearchou, 713 06 Heraklion, Greece
Heraklion - Athens (Piraeus) with Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets
Heraklion - Milos with Minoan Lines & SeaJets
Heraklion - Karpathos with Blue Star Ferries
Heraklion - Rhodes with Blue Star Ferries
Heraklion - Santorini (Thira) with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets
Heraklion - Kasos with Blue Star Ferries
Heraklion - Sitia with Blue Star Ferries
Heraklion - Anafi with Blue Star Ferries
Heraklion - Chalki with Blue Star Ferries
Heraklion - Diafani with Blue Star Ferries
Heraklion - Paros with SeaJets
Heraklion - Ios with SeaJets
Heraklion - Naxos with SeaJets
Heraklion - Tinos with SeaJets
Heraklion - Syros with SeaJets
Heraklion - Serifos with SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways
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Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways provide ferries from Heraklion, Crete. Heraklion ferries sail about 28 times daily and 154 times weekly.
Heraklion ferries sail to 23 ports; Santorini (Thira), Athens (Piraeus), Milos, Naxos, Paros, Mykonos, Karpathos, Rhodes, Kasos, Sifnos, Folegandros, Syros, Tinos, Athens (Rafina), Andros, Serifos, Koufonissi, Diafani, Chalki, Anafi, Sitia, Ios & Katapola (Amorgos) connecting Crete with Cyclades Islands, Athens, Dodecanese Islands & Crete.
Ferries sailing from Heraklion take anywhere from 2 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours 30 minutes depending on the destination.
The most popular route from Heraklion is Heraklion to Santorini (Thira), costing around $294.43 and sailing in 2 hours 42 minutes.
The fastest ferry from Heraklion is on the Heraklion to Sitia ferry route.
Ferry price from Heraklion depends on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
Heraklion to Santorini (Thira) - $294.43
The cheapest ferry from Heraklion Port is the Heraklion to Chalki crossing, which typically costs around $60.59.
Yes, you can take a car ferry from Heraklion with Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways. Cars are available to travel on 23 routes and those are Heraklion to Santorini (Thira), Heraklion to Athens (Piraeus), Heraklion to Milos, Heraklion to Naxos & Heraklion to Paros.
If you are travelling by ferry with a car, motorbike, caravan, or other vehicle, please note the following general requirements:
Foot Passengers are allowed on ferries from Heraklion. You can travel as a foot passenger from Heraklion with Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways.
Pets are allowed on ferries from Heraklion with Minoan Lines & SeaJets.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Heraklion. Operators that have cabins on ferries from Heraklion include Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Hellenic Seaways. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.
At Heraklion Port before boarding a ferry, passengers typically go through a security check that includes having their carry-on luggage screened by x-ray machines. Additionally, passengers may be required to show their travel documents, such as a passport or ID, prior to boarding the ferry. It's always a good idea to arrive in plenty of time to allow for these checks before your departure.
It is recommended to arrive at least 60 minutes before your scheduled departure time for a ferry at Heraklion port. This allows you enough time to check-in, go through security procedures, and board the ferry in a timely manner. It's always a good idea to check with the ferry company for specific arrival time requirements as they may vary.
Currently, you can not take your bicycle on board ferries from Heraklion.
The Port of Heraklion is the largest and busiest ferry port on the island of Crete and one of the most important ferry hubs in Greece. Located on the island’s north coast, Heraklion offers frequent ferry connections between Crete and mainland Greece, including regular routes to Piraeus (Athens), as well as services to nearby islands in the Cyclades. Its central location makes Heraklion Ferry Port a popular arrival and departure point for travellers exploring Crete and the surrounding Greek islands.
As a major domestic ferry port, Heraklion handles a high volume of passengers and vehicles throughout the year, with particularly busy periods during the summer season. Passengers travelling on ferries to and from Heraklion are advised to arrive well before departure to allow sufficient time for check-in, vehicle loading and boarding, especially during peak travel months.
Address: Port of Heraklion, Leoforos Nearchou, 71307 Heraklion, Crete, Greece
The Port of Heraklion operates several passenger terminals within the main ferry port area, with embarkation points allocated by ferry operator and destination. Terminal assignments may vary depending on the route and sailing time, so passengers should always check their booking confirmation and follow on-site signage and information boards.
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