Ferries to
Heraklion
Ferries to
Heraklion

Compare all ferries to Heraklion in Crete to ensure you get the best possible ferry price for your crossing.
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Ferry to Heraklion from Anafi with Blue Star Ferries
Ferry to Heraklion from Athens (Piraeus) with Blue Star Ferries
Ferry to Heraklion from Chalki with Blue Star Ferries
Ferry to Heraklion from Diafani with Blue Star Ferries
Ferry to Heraklion from Karpathos with Blue Star Ferries
Ferry to Heraklion from Kasos with Blue Star Ferries
Ferry to Heraklion from Rhodes with Blue Star Ferries
Ferry to Heraklion from Santorini (Thira) with Blue Star Ferries
Ferry to Heraklion from Sitia with Blue Star Ferries
Ferry to Heraklion from Athens (Piraeus) with Minoan Lines
Ferry to Heraklion from Milos with Minoan Lines
Ferry to Heraklion from Athens (Piraeus) with SeaJets
Ferry to Heraklion from Folegandros with SeaJets
Ferry to Heraklion from Ios with SeaJets
Ferry to Heraklion from Katapola (Amorgos) with SeaJets
Ferry to Heraklion from Koufonissi with SeaJets
Ferry to Heraklion from Milos with SeaJets
Ferry to Heraklion from Mykonos with SeaJets
Ferry to Heraklion from Naxos with SeaJets
Ferry to Heraklion from Paros with SeaJets
Ferry to Heraklion from Rethymno with SeaJets
Ferry to Heraklion from Santorini (Thira) with SeaJets
Ferry to Heraklion from Sifnos with SeaJets
Ferry to Heraklion from Syros with SeaJets
Ferry to Heraklion from Tinos with SeaJets
Yes, you can get a ferry to Heraklion from 21 different ports. These include Athens (Piraeus), Santorini (Thira), Milos, Naxos & Paros.
Ferries to Heraklion sail up to 27 times a day and up to 133 times a week.
Ferries to Heraklion are operated by 3 operators including Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets.
The duration of the ferry to Heraklion depends on the route you choose. The Sitia to Heraklion is the fastest ferry with a duration of about 2 hours 15 minutes, whilst Rhodes to Heraklion is the slowest ferry with a journey time of around 10 hours 29 minutes.
Bear in mind that Heraklion ferry times can change from season to season so it's best to check the latest Heraklion ferry timetable before you book.
There are currently 21 different ferry routes to Heraklion.
Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion (Crete)
Katapola (Amorgos) to Heraklion
Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion (Crete) is the most popular route, with 3 daily and 24 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes around 8 hours 51 minutes and costs £297.64 on average.
The second most popular route is Santorini (Thira) which takes around 3 hours 2 minutes and costs £157.70 on average. There are 2 daily and 9 weekly sailings on this route.
Heraklion ferries currently sail to 21 ports including Athens (Piraeus), Santorini (Thira), Milos, Naxos & Paros.
Heraklion ferry prices vary depending on various factors. The route, season, operator and type of ship you sail on can all affect the Heraklion ferry cost.
Karpathos to Heraklion is the cheapest ferry, costing £62.97 on average. There are 1 daily and 2 weekly sailings on this route. The journey usually takes about 6 hours 15 minutes.
The most expensive ferry is Athens (Piraeus) Heraklion (Crete). The price is usually around £297.64. There are 3 daily and 24 weekly sailings, with an average crossing time of 8 hours 51 minutes.
Yes, you can take a car ferry to Heraklion with 3 operators. Car operators include Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. For more information on routes and car ferry prices, check out our Deal Finder.
Yes, foot passengers are allowed on ferries to Heraklion with 3 operators including Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets.
You cannot take your bike on ferries to Heraklion.
You can take your pet on the ferry to Heraklion with 2 operators including Minoan Lines & SeaJets. For more information about pet accommodation and fees, please view our Deal Finder.
It's easy to book ferry tickets to Heraklion online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.
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Ferry to Sitia - sailing from Karpathos
Ferry to Sitia - sailing from Kasos
Ferry to Sitia - sailing from Milos
Ferry to Sitia - sailing from Piraeus
Ferry to Sitia - sailing from Thira (Santorini)