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Popular Ferry Operators for Heraklion - Ios
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Typically ferries from Crete (Heraklion) to Ios run 4 times a week. 3 ferry operators provide ferries from Crete (Heraklion) to Ios, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets. Crete (Heraklion) Ios Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Crete (Heraklion) Ios ferries typically depart from Crete (Heraklion) at around 07:30. The average sailing time of the ferry from Ios to Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 2h 57m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Ios typically range between $124* and $508*. On average the Crete (Heraklion) Ios ferry is $296*. The cheapest Crete (Heraklion) Ios ferry prices start from $122*. The average price for a foot passenger is $292*. The average price for a Crete (Heraklion) Ios car ferry is $444*.
Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Crete (Heraklion) and Ios is approximately 86.7 miles (139.6km), or 75.4 nautical miles.
Yes, there is a car ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Ios provided by Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, SeaJets. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Crete (Heraklion) and Ios.
Yes, Crete (Heraklion) Ios ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Crete (Heraklion) to Ios with Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, SeaJets.
| Crete (Heraklion) - Ios Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | A$291* | |
| 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.
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.
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.
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