Ios - Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
Ios - Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
There are around 4 weekly sailings from Ios to Crete (Heraklion). 3 ferry operators sail between Ios to Crete (Heraklion), these include
Ferries from Ios to Crete (Heraklion) typically depart from Ios at around 14:55. The average sailing time of a Crete (Heraklion) Ios ferry is approximately 2h 54m.
Ferry prices for Ios Crete (Heraklion) ferries typically range between €88* and €558*. The average price is around €252*. The cheapest ferry prices from Ios to Crete (Heraklion) start from €71*. The average price for a foot passenger is €217*. The average price for a car ferry is €490*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Ios to Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 86.7 miles (139.6km), or 75.4 nautical miles.
Yes, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, SeaJets offer a car ferry from Ios to Crete (Heraklion). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Ios and Crete (Heraklion).
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Ios to Crete (Heraklion) with Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, SeaJets.
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| Ios - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 252 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 54m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 14:55 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:20 | |
| Distance | 75 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Found deep within the huddle of Cyclades Isles that speckle the Aegean Sea to the south of Greece, is the cliff-edged island of Ios. This small stretch of land is hewn by long stretches of rugged mountains shaded by the earthy colours of rough Mediterranean scrubland. Nestled on the island’s eastern coast, where the rough shores of a glittering bay have taken a chunk out of the mainland, is the picturesque village of Chora. Much of the village is built upon the steep coastal hillsides; the dazzling white, Cycladic buildings rising in tiers towards the parched heartland. As well as being blessed with warm weather and effortless beauty, the village also possesses a rich history. Dig sites on the nearby Skarkos hill have uncovered evidence that prehistoric settlers once called the island home, with structures proving that the human history of Ios stretches back as far as the early bronze age. The port in Chora is found on the southern edge of the bay, just a short walk from the golden sands of Yialos Beach in the Ios district of the village. It is comprised of a wide, rectangular anchorage that juts into the sea from one corner of the local marina. There are no passenger facilities at the port itself, though a number of snack bars and restaurants selling hot food and drinks line the promenade. Due to the rough and largely remote nature of the island, travelling to the port can prove difficult. Only one road route leads into Chora, with the other lanes in the centre of the village far too steep and narrow for vehicles to negotiate. This road, which cuts across the inland mountains and offers lofty views across the rocky wilds of the lowland countryside, weaves all the way to the island’s southern tip and the small village of Magganari. The rest of the island can only be reached by braving the hills on foot, though no settlement is further than 6-miles away from Chora. A vast range of ferries currently run to and from the port in Ios, mainly on island-hopping trips across the Cyclades. Routes hosted by Blue Star Ferries, Seajets and Hellenic Seaways travel to a multitude of destinations including Naxos, Paros, Thira, Mykonos and the mainland city of Piraeus; a route also traversed by Zante Ferries. Other routes include a longer haul trip to Rafina, as well as to the other island ports of Sifnos, Milos, Kimolos, Kythnos, Serifos, Tinos, Folegandros and Heraklion. All of these voyages across the Aegean Sea routes operate at various times throughout the 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.
