Heraklion – Chalki
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Heraklion – Chalki
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
2 ferry operators provide ferries from Crete (Heraklion) to Chalki, Anek Lines & Blue Star Ferries. Crete (Heraklion) Chalki Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Crete (Heraklion) Chalki ferries typically depart from Crete (Heraklion) at around 05:15. The average sailing time of the ferry from Chalki to Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 9h 26m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Chalki typically range between $37* and $260*. On average the Crete (Heraklion) Chalki ferry is $132*. The cheapest Crete (Heraklion) Chalki ferry prices start from $39*. The average price for a foot passenger is $94*. The average price for a Crete (Heraklion) Chalki car ferry is $406*.
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 Chalki is approximately 179.1 miles (288.2km), or 155.6 nautical miles.
Yes, there is a car ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Chalki provided by Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Crete (Heraklion) and Chalki.
Yes, Crete (Heraklion) Chalki ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Crete (Heraklion) to Chalki with Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries.
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| Crete (Heraklion) - Chalki Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Anek Lines & Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$132* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 9h 26m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 9h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 05:15 | |
| Distance | 155 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Heraklion ferry port is located next to the city on the central northern coast of the island of Crete in the southern part of the Aegean Sea at the foot of the Greek islands. The ferry port which is around 500 metres to the east of the Koules fortress and all ships depart from the western part of the port at piers 1 and 2. As well as providing a gateway to the Island of Crete for tourists, Heraklion has for many years served the needs of the Cretan residents with the movement of goods to and from the island. Heraklion port is connected on a daily basis with mainland Greece by modern, luxurious and fast passenger ferries. There are also year round connections to the Dodecanese and seasonal services to many of the Cyclades islands. On an annual basis more than 2 million passengers as well as millions of tons of cargo will pass through Heraklion port. Heraklion itself is the fifth largest city in Greece.
Chalki (also known as Halki) is one of the most secluded islands in Greece and the smallest inhabited island of the Dodecanese region. Sitting between the islands of Rhodes and Tilos, Chalki ferry connections include a services to the mainland and all of the neighbouring islands in the Dodecanese.
