Sitia
Heraklion
Ferry to Crete
Open Ticket??

Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

Open Ticket?

Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

Trip Details
Outbound
Return Trip

Sitia Heraklion Ferry

There are approximately 1 weekly sailings between Sitia to Crete (Heraklion). 2 operators sail this route Anek Lines & Blue Star Ferries. Ferry timetables change seasonally use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Sitia Crete (Heraklion) ferries.

Sitia Crete (Heraklion) Ferry Times

Sitia Crete (Heraklion) ferry sailings typically depart from Sitia at around 19:20. The average sailing time is approximately 2h 30m.

Sitia Crete (Heraklion) Ferry Prices

Sitia Crete (Heraklion) ferry prices typically range between £12* and £52*. The average price is typically £33*. The cheapest Sitia Crete (Heraklion) ferry prices start from £13*. The average price for a foot passenger is £24*. The average price for a car is £116*.

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.

How far is it from Sitia to Crete (Heraklion)?

The distance between Sitia to Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 67.4 miles (108.5km) or 58.6 nautical miles for the mariners!

Can I travel by car on the Sitia Crete (Heraklion) ferry?

Yes, Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries allow cars on board for ferries between Sitia and Crete (Heraklion). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Sitia and Crete (Heraklion).

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Sitia to Crete (Heraklion)?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries between Sitia and Crete (Heraklion).

Sitia Crete (Heraklion) Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Blue Star Ferries - 1 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings

Why use Direct Ferries?
category
Ferries from 4412 routes and 901 ports worldwide
category
Trusted by over 2.5 million customers
category
We arrange over 1.2 million ferry crossings / year
category
We check up to 1 million prices for our customers daily
Sitia - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Anek Lines & Blue Star Ferries
Average Price £41*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 2h 30m
First Ferry 19:20
Distance 58 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Sitia to Heraklion?

    The ferry crossing time from Sitia to Heraklion is approximately 2h 50m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Sitia to Heraklion?

    There are 2 popular ferry operators for Sitia to Heraklion. These are
    • Anek Lines
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Sitia to Heraklion?

    Book ferries from Sitia to Heraklion through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

Sitia Heraklion Ferry reviews

  • "Latvija"

    Lv

    'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis

    Read More Read Less
  • "Kassos to Sitia"

    We were very happy with the trip overall. Two points for improvement: the toilets need to be cleaned more often; there is seating available but inconsiderate people often take more than they need - perhaps an announcement could be made to remind everyone to be more thoughtful.

    'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis

    Read More Read Less
  • "Piacevole esperienza "

    Nave puntuale. Personale molto gentile. Cabina accogliente

    'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis

    Read More Read Less
  • "Easy Work but check your check in "

    Smooth and easy journey from Rhodes to Karpathos. Only feedback is clarification needed on how early you must arrive. Our confirmation email states we needed to be there 120 minutes before departure. However once we arrived at the ferry port, we were only advised 60. We had a 8am departure and arrived way before 6am which after an early morning wake up seemed unnecessary.

    'Prevelis' travelled on Prevelis

    Read More Read Less

Sitia Guide

The port town of Sita is located on the Greek island of Crete which lies in the Aegean Sea. On the island, Sita is to the east of Agios Nikolaos and to the north east of Lerapetra. The town is generally not much visited by tourists and is not particularly well developed and can trace its history back to Minoan times. Excavations have been unearthed in the neighbouring site of Petras which date back to the end of the Neolithic period, 3,000 BC through to the Bronze Age, 3,000 - 1,050 BC. In support of the Petras findings, excavations at other archaeological sites on the island, such as Itanos and Mochlos, have found artefacts from Minoan times. Petras has, over its history, also been under the control of the Venetians who used it as a base for their eastern Mediterranean operations. The site was destroyed by an earthquake in 1508, and again by pirates in 1538 and by the Venetians in 1651.

The port at Sitia connects Sitia and eastern Crete with several other Greek islands as well as with the port of Piraeus on the Greek mainland. The town also has a marina which accommodates smaller fishing boats and yachts.


Heraklion Guide

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.


Sitia to Heraklion Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 18/03/2024 and 24/03/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 02:00 04:15 2 hours 15 minutes Sat

Onboard the ferries

The quickest way to make & manage your booking

Download the Direct Ferries app or manage your booking online through My Account

App

Customer Service

Visit our customer service page to find useful information on travelling by ferry, our FAQs, and how to contact us for help with your booking