Heraklion – Sitia
Ferries to Crete
Heraklion – Sitia
Ferries to Crete
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The Crete (Heraklion) Sitia ferry typically departs from Crete (Heraklion) at around 04:00.
The average duration of a Crete (Heraklion) Sitia ferry is around 2h 30m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 30m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Crete (Heraklion) to Sitia provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Crete (Heraklion) Sitia ferry prices typically range between $58.4* and $58.4*. The average price is typically $58.4*. The cheapest Crete (Heraklion) Sitia ferry prices start from $58.4*. The average price for a foot passenger is $58.4*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Crete (Heraklion) and Sitia is approximately 67.4 miles (108.4km) or 58.5 nautical miles.
Currently, cars are not allowed on ferries between Crete (Heraklion) and Sitia.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Crete (Heraklion) and Sitia with Blue Star Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Currently, you can not bring your pets on ferries from Crete (Heraklion) to Sitia.
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| Crete (Heraklion) - Sitia Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$57* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 04:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 05:30 | |
| Distance | 58 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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.
Sitia can be found on the east side of the Geek island Crete. With a population of around 9000, Sitia is a pretty town with a very pleasant sea front lined with cafés and tavernas. It is not really built for tourists even though you will see plenty of them around.
