Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 14 weekly sailings between Crete (Heraklion) and Santorini (Thira). 5 ferry operators sail between Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini (Thira), these include
The earliest ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini (Thira) typically departs Crete (Heraklion) at about 01:30. The average sailing time of a Crete (Heraklion) Santorini (Thira) ferry is approximately 2h 3m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 1h 50m.
Ferry prices for Crete (Heraklion) Santorini (Thira) ferries typically range between €27* and €465*. The average price is around €194*. The cheapest ferry prices from Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini (Thira) start from €14*. The average price for a foot passenger is €181*. The average price for a car ferry is €417*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini (Thira) is approximately 68.0 miles (109.5km), or 59.1 nautical miles.
Yes, Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, SeaJets offer a car ferry from Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini (Thira). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Crete (Heraklion) and Santorini (Thira).
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Crete (Heraklion) to Santorini (Thira) with Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, SeaJets.
| Crete (Heraklion) - Santorini (Thira) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 5 | |
| Operators | Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 247 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 14 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 3m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 50m | |
| First Ferry | 01:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:00 | |
| Distance | 59 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.
An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.
Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.
The Greek island of Santorini is one of the Cyclades group of islands that lies in the south Aegean Sea. The island has very much been shaped by its volcanic past which has created a rather unusual landscape in places. A popular site on the island is the water filled 'Caldera' crater and is surrounded by a wall of colourful cliffs which are packed full of charming houses. The island is also known for its lovely beaches, its busy port, its archaeological finds and the wonderful sunsets which are best viewed from the village of Oia, on the island's northernmost tip.
The island's beaches are distinctive in that they are mainly made up of dark volcanic sands, which can get very hot during the summer, and therefore a sun lounger or towel are an essential piece of kit. The best beaches tend to be located around the eastern coastline and always popular is the stretch found at Perissa. However, a little to the south is Perivolos Beach which is also lovely as is Red Beach which is close to ancient Akrotiri, where the red cliffs are hard to miss.
Timetables between 15/04/2024 and 21/04/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeaJets | 08:00 | 09:50 | 1 hour 50 minutes | Mon, Sat, Sun |
| Blue Star Ferries | 11:15 | 14:10 | 2 hours 55 minutes | Sat |
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