Sitia – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
Sitia – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
2 ferry operators sail between Sitia to Crete (Heraklion), these include
Ferries from Sitia to Crete (Heraklion) typically depart from Sitia at around 01:00. The average sailing time of a Crete (Heraklion) Sitia ferry is approximately 2h 15m.
Ferry prices for Sitia Crete (Heraklion) ferries typically range between €18* and €49*. The average price is around €37*. The cheapest ferry prices from Sitia to Crete (Heraklion) start from €18*. The average price for a foot passenger is €30*. The average price for a car ferry is €81*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Sitia to Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 67.4 miles (108.4km), or 58.5 nautical miles.
Yes, Anek Lines, Blue Star Ferries offer a car ferry from Sitia to Crete (Heraklion). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Sitia and Crete (Heraklion).
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries 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 | 37 €* | |
| 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.
