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Ferry from Heraklion (Crete) to Ios

The Heraklion to Ios ferry route is provided by 3 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Heraklion to Ios takes approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Heraklion to Ios ferry duration can range between 2 hours 45 minutes and 3 hours 5 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.

Crete to Ios Ferry Schedule

There are around 10 ferry weekly sailings from Crete to Ios. SeaJets provide 6 sailings per week, Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 3 weekly sailings and Minoan Lines provide 1 weekly sailing. Ferry timetables often increase during the high season.

Crete to Ios Ferry Time

The first ferry leaves at approximately 07:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 08:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.

High Speed Ferry Crete to Ios

The fastest ferry from Crete to Ios is with SeaJets.

Can I reserve a cabin on the ferry from Crete to Ios?

You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Crete to Ios.

Crete Ios Ferry Price

The price of a ferry from Crete to Ios can vary between $120 and $766 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $80, prices can range from $32 and $138. The average price with a car is $396. Car prices can range from $253 and $766. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.

Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.

Cheap Ferry Crete Ios

Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability.

With 2 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Crete to Cyclades Islands page.

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Crete (Heraklion) - Ios Route summary
Departure Country	Greece
Destination Country	Greece
No. of Operators	3
Operators	Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets
Average Price	$194*
Average Weekly Sailings	4
Average Sailing Duration	2h 57m
Fastest Sailing Duration	2h 50m
First Ferry	07:30
Last Ferry	08:00
Distance	75 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.

How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Ios?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Heraklion to Ios is approximately 2h 57m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

Which ferry companies operate between Heraklion to Ios?

There are currently 2 popular ferry operators travelling from Heraklion to Ios. The following operators that provide this service are

SeaJets
Cyclades Fast Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Heraklion to Ios?

Ferries from Heraklion to Ios are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Heraklion Guide

The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.

An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.

Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.

Ios Guide

The Greek island of Ios is part of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea between the islands of Santorini and Naxos. The island has a popular night economy, lovely beaches and a number of historical monuments which are popular with visitors. The island has been popular with tourists from around the world for many years and is definitely one of the most popular of the Cyclades islands. Chora is a typical Greek village on the island with traditional whitewashed buildings, winding streets and many colourful flowers. However, at night the sleepy village comes alive with many places to socialise.

Around the island there are many beaches with soft white sand just waiting to be explored, all of which are blessed with crystal clear waters. Perhaps the island's most popular beach is Mylopotas which is lined with bars, restaurants and places to hire water sport related equipment, and is over 1 km long. However, if you require a more secluded beach experience then Valmas or Kolitsani beaches are a good choice.