Santorini (Thira) – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
Santorini (Thira) – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
There are approximately 4 weekly sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Crete (Heraklion). 2 operators sail this route
The Santorini (Thira) Crete (Heraklion) ferry typically departs from Santorini (Thira) at around 16:00.
The average duration of a Santorini (Thira) Crete (Heraklion) ferry is around 1h 39m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 35m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
On average, there are around 4 weekly ferry sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Crete (Heraklion). These sailings are provided by Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables may differ by season.
Santorini (Thira) Crete (Heraklion) ferry prices typically range between $97.34* and $613.91*. The average price is typically $310.84*. The cheapest Santorini (Thira) Crete (Heraklion) ferry prices start from $31.35*. The average price for a foot passenger is $304.71*. The average price for a car is $631.64*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Santorini (Thira) and Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 68.0 miles (109.5km) or 59.1 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Santorini (Thira) and Crete (Heraklion) with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. 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.
Pets are welcome on board Santorini (Thira) Crete (Heraklion) ferries with SeaJets. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Santorini (Thira) - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | A$310* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 39m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 35m | |
| First Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:50 | |
| Distance | 59 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Santorini is one of the most popular islands in the Cyclades archipelago. Whatever you are looking for, Santorini is the perfect place to visit throughout the year, but particularly during the summer months. With its rugged landscape and its phenomenal beaches, Santroini has something for everyone, attracting millions of tourists every year.
Ferries to Santorini (Thira) are available from 30 destinations. Ferries to Santorini (Thira) sail up to 40 times a day and 202 times a week.
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.
