Sitia – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
Sitia – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
2 ferry operators provide ferries from Sitia to Crete (Heraklion), Anek Lines & Blue Star Ferries. Sitia Crete (Heraklion) Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Sitia Crete (Heraklion) ferries typically depart from Sitia at around 01:00. The average sailing time of the ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Sitia is approximately 2h 15m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Sitia to Crete (Heraklion) typically range between $30* and $82*. On average the Sitia Crete (Heraklion) ferry is $63*. The cheapest Sitia Crete (Heraklion) ferry prices start from $32*. The average price for a foot passenger is $51*. The average price for a Sitia Crete (Heraklion) car ferry is $134*.
Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Sitia and Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 67.4 miles (108.4km), or 58.5 nautical miles.
Yes, there is a car ferry from Sitia to Crete (Heraklion) provided by Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Sitia and Crete (Heraklion).
Yes, Sitia Crete (Heraklion) ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Sitia to Crete (Heraklion) with Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries.
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| Sitia - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Anek Lines & Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$62* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 01:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:50 | |
| Distance | 58 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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.
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.
