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Ferry from Heraklion to Chalki

There is usually one weekly sailing from Heraklion to Chalki.Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Heraklion to Chalki. Heraklion Chalki ferries take around 9 hours 35 minutes. The ferry costs between $59.50 and $78.12, 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 Heraklion to Chalki.

What's the ferry schedule from Heraklion to Chalki?

The earliest Heraklion Chalki ferry typically departs Heraklion at about 05:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:15.

How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Chalki?

Ferries from Heraklion to Chalki sail in around 9 hours 35 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 9 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Heraklion Chalki Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 1 weekly sailing from Heraklion to Chalki provided by Blue Star Ferries.

How much does the ferry cost fromHeraklion to Chalki?

The price of a ferry from Heraklion to Chalki typically range between $59.50* and $78.12*. On average the Heraklion Chalki ferry is $78.12*. The cheapest Heraklion Chalki ferry prices start from $59.50*. The average price for a foot passenger is $78.12*.

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 1 March 2025.

What is the distance from Heraklion to Chalki?

The distance between Heraklion to Chalki is approximately 179 miles (288km) or 156 nautical miles.

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

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

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

Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Heraklion Chalki ferries.

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

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

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Crete to Dodecanese Islands page.
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Heraklion - Chalki Ferry Route summary
Departure DestinationCrete
DestinationDodecanese Islands
No. of Operators1
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries
Average Price$78
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings1
Average Sailing Duration9 h 35 m
Fastest Sailing Duration9 h 30 m
First Ferry05:30
Last Ferry20:15
Distance156 Nautical Miles

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

Heraklion to Chalki Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Chalki?

    The ferry crossing time from Heraklion to Chalki is approximately 9 hours 35 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Heraklion to Chalki?

    Heraklion to Chalki ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Heraklion to Chalki is $78.12. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Heraklion to Chalki?

    Blue Star Ferries provide the ferries from Heraklion to Chalki.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Heraklion to Chalki?

    Book ferries from Heraklion to Chalki through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Heraklion to Chalki?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Heraklion to Chalki with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Heraklion to Chalki?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Heraklion to Chalki with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Heraklion to Chalki?

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Heraklion and Chalki.

  • How far is Heraklion to Chalki?

    The distance from Heraklion to Chalki is 156 nautical miles.

Heraklion Guide

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.


Chalki Guide

The Greek island of Chalki lies in the Aegean Sea and forms part of the Dodecanese group of islands. It is situated around 6 km to the west of the island of Rhodes and is the smallest inhabited island of the Dodecanese with a surface area of 28 sq. km and a coastline of around 34 km. The island's name is derived from the copper mines that used to exist on the island (Chalkos is Greek for copper). The island's economy was doing well at the end of 19th century, when Chalkites, the island's residents, developed navigation and a lucrative sponge industry. Chalki followed the historic course of Rhodes and was officially united with Greece in 1948. The world's youth nominated the island as the "Island of Peach and Friendship" in 1983.

The port, where the ferries arrive, is called Nimborio and is the only village on the island of any size. The port is shaped like a horseshoe around the bay.

Heraklion to Chalki Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 05:30 15:05 9 hours 35 minutes Sun

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