Milos – Heraklion
Ferry to Crete
Milos – Heraklion
Ferry to Crete
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 11 weekly sailings between Milos and Heraklion. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Milos to Heraklion, Minoan Lines & SeaJets. Milos Heraklion ferries take around 5 hours 10 minutes. The ferry costs between $115.59 and $467.37, 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 Milos to Heraklion.
The earliest Milos Heraklion ferry typically departs Milos at about 01:20 and the last ferry usually leaves at 13:45.
Ferries from Milos to Heraklion sail in around 5 hours 10 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 4 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 11 weekly sailings from Milos to Heraklion provided by Minoan Lines & SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
Minoan Lines provide 7 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 3 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Milos to Heraklion typically range between $115.59* and $467.37*. On average the Milos Heraklion ferry is $233.09*. The cheapest Milos Heraklion ferry prices start from $115.59*. The average price for a foot passenger is $230.84*. The average price for a car is $505.45*.
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 April 2025.
The distance between Milos to Heraklion is approximately 99 miles (159km) or 86 nautical miles.
Yes, Milos Heraklion ferries allow cars onboard with Minoan Lines between Milos and Heraklion. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Milos and Heraklion use our Deal Finder.
Minoan Lines allow foot passengers on Milos Heraklion ferries.
Minoan Lines allow pets on ferries from Milos to Heraklion. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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Located in the Aegean Sea, to the north of the Sea of Crete, and forming part of the Cyclades group of islands, the island of Milos is perhaps most famous for the statue of Aphrodite (the "Venus de Milo" which is now on display at the Louvre Gallery in Paris). The island is also known for the statues of the Greek god Asclepius, now on display at the British Museum in London, and the Poseidon and an archaic Apollo in Athens. Clustered around the little port of Adamas are a number of little shops that sell souvenirs and trinkets, handmade gifts and jewellery along with locally produced weaving, embroidery and food products.
The island is connected by ferry to the port of Piraeus in Athens, to all of the other Cycladic islands, the Dodecanese islands and Crete with both conventional ferry and high speed catamarans. During the summer months there are daily scheduled services to and from the island. The island's other port is in Apollonia which also connects the island to the islands of Kimolos and Glaranissia.
Located on the Greek island of Crete, Heraklion is the island's largest city and is one of the main urban centres in Greece. The city can trace its history back to at least the 9th century AD when its development began and then later came under the influence of the Arabs, the Venetians and the Ottomans. Popular sites in the city with tourists include the fortification walls that are essentially the boundary of the old city. These were first built by the Arabs and then reinforced by the Venetians. From the seven bastions, only the Martinengo bastion survives to this day and is where visitors will find the tomb of the renowned writer N. Kazantzakis, overlooking the city. The city was also a venue during the 2004 Olympic Games, and hosted games of the football tournament.
Located in the city's old port, visitors can still see the vaulted tarsanades where ships used to be built and also the 16th century Koule Fortress. From the port, ferries depart to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also ferry services to the Greek mainland port of Piraeus.
