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Ferries to Crete
Popular Ferry Operators for Ios - Heraklion
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There are usually 1 daily sailings and up to 8 weekly between Ios and Crete (Heraklion). 3 operators sail this route
The earliest Ios Crete (Heraklion) ferry sailings typically depart Ios at around 11:00. The average sailing time is approximately 4h 11m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 2h 40m.
Ios Crete (Heraklion) ferry prices typically range between $98* and $257*. The average price is typically $187*. The cheapest Ios Crete (Heraklion) ferry prices start from $86*. The average price for a foot passenger is $183*. The average price for a car is $293*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days last updated 05 July, 2023.
The distance between Ios to Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 86.7 miles (139.6km) or 75.4 nautical miles for the mariners!
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| Ios - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $200* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 14m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 40m | |
| First Ferry | 11:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:00 | |
| Distance | 75 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.
Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Ios is located in the Aegean Sea and lies around mid way between the island of Naxos and the island of Santorini. The island's terrain is characterised by hills and cliffs that lead down to the sea on most sides of the island. Located on the north west coast is the island's port which is only a short distance from the village of Chora. The trip between Chora and the port can be made on foot which will take you along a steep donkey path, and takes around 15 minutes. The village is characterised by narrow paths and streets most of which have now been taken over by bars, restaurants, shops and night clubs to cater for tourists.
There are ferries from the island's port to Piraeus and Rafina with a crossing time of between 4 1/2 hours and 8 hours, depending on ferry type, route and destination. During the summer months Ios is also connected by ferry to the other islands of the Cyclades.
Located on the Greek island of Crete, Heraklion is the island's largest city and is one of the main urban centres in Greece. The city can trace its history back to at least the 9th century AD when its development began and then later came under the influence of the Arabs, the Venetians and the Ottomans. Popular sites in the city with tourists include the fortification walls that are essentially the boundary of the old city. These were first built by the Arabs and then reinforced by the Venetians. From the seven bastions, only the Martinengo bastion survives to this day and is where visitors will find the tomb of the renowned writer N. Kazantzakis, overlooking the city. The city was also a venue during the 2004 Olympic Games, and hosted games of the football tournament.
Located in the city's old port, visitors can still see the vaulted tarsanades where ships used to be built and also the 16th century Koule Fortress. From the port, ferries depart to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also ferry services to the Greek mainland port of Piraeus.
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