Syros – Heraklion

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Syros – Heraklion

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Ferry from Syros to Heraklion

Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 13 weekly sailings between Syros and Heraklion. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Syros to Heraklion, SeaJets & Blue Star Ferries.Syros Heraklion ferries take around 6 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $323 and $683, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Syros to Heraklion.

What's the ferry schedule from Syros to Heraklion?

The earliest Syros Heraklion ferry typically departs Syros at about 09:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 12:10.

How long is the ferry from Syros to Heraklion?

Ferries from Syros to Heraklion sail in around 6 hours 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 5 hours 10 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Syros Heraklion Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 13 weekly sailings from Syros to Heraklion provided by SeaJets & Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

SeaJets provide 11 sailings weekly. Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost from Syros to Heraklion?

The price of a ferry from Syros to Heraklion typically range between $323* and $683*. On average the Syros Heraklion ferry is $348*. The cheapest Syros Heraklion ferry prices start from $323*. The average price for a foot passenger is $339*. The average price for a car is $613*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated June 25.

What is the distance from Syros to Heraklion?

The distance between Syros to Heraklion is approximately 132 miles (212km) or 115 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Syros to Heraklion with a car?

Yes, Syros Heraklion ferries allow cars onboard with SeaJets & Blue Star Ferries between Syros and Heraklion. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Syros and Heraklion use our Deal Finder.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Syros to Heraklion?

SeaJets & Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Syros Heraklion ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Syros to Heraklion?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Syros to Heraklion.

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Syros - Heraklion Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryCyclades Islands
Destination CountryCrete
No. of Operators2
OperatorsSeaJets & Blue Star Ferries
Average Price$348
Average Daily Sailings2
Average Weekly Sailings13
Average Sailing Duration6 h 30 m
Fastest Sailing Duration5 h 10 m
First Ferry09:15
Last Ferry12:10
Distance115 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 2025.

Syros to Heraklion Ferry Most Popular Questions

Syros Guide

The Greek island of Syros is one of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea, around 145 km to the south east of Athens, the Greek capital. The island's history dates back to around the 3rd millennium BC, to the reign of Halandriani and Kastri. Artefacts excavated on the island show that there must have been a metalwork laboratory on the island which it is thought had a commercial relationship with Asia Minor. During the 6th century BC, the island was occupied by the Samians, when many of the island's inhabitants moved to the island. The important physician and philosopher, Pherecydis was born on the island during this period and later went to Samos and became Pythagoras' teacher.

In addition to the island's beauty, Syros has a thriving cultural scene and a love of the arts. Tourists should take the time to visit the island's museums and galleries in addition to strolling through pretty village streets or lazing on the beach.

From the island's port there are ferry services to Rafina and Piraeus by both conventional or high speed ferry. Syros is also connected to all of the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, Crete, Thessaloniki and Skiathos.


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.

Syros to Heraklion
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 30/6/2025 and 6/7/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
SeaJets 09:15 17:05 7 hours 50 minutes Everyday
SeaJets 11:25 17:05 5 hours 40 minutes Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Blue Star Ferries 11:40 18:10 6 hours 30 minutes Mon, Wed, Sat
SeaJets 11:55 17:05 5 hours 10 minutes Thu

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