Santorini (Thira) – Heraklion
Ferry to Crete
Santorini (Thira) – Heraklion
Ferry to Crete
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 11 weekly sailings between Santorini (Thira) and Heraklion. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferries take around 1 hour 55 minutes. The ferry costs between $67.45 and $733.12, 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 Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion.
The earliest Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferry typically departs Santorini (Thira) at about 01:20 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:50.
Ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion sail in around 1 hour 55 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 35 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 11 weekly sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion provided by Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 4 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 7 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion typically range between $67.45* and $733.12*. On average the Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferry is $363.74*. The cheapest Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferry prices start from $67.45*. The average price for a foot passenger is $357.45*. The average price for a car is $529.17*.
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 Santorini (Thira) to Heraklion is approximately 68 miles (109km) or 59 nautical miles.
Yes, Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets between Santorini (Thira) and Heraklion. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Santorini (Thira) and Heraklion use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets allow foot passengers on Santorini (Thira) Heraklion ferries.
SeaJets allow pets on ferries from Santorini (Thira) 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 southern Aegean Sea is the Greek island of Santorini and lies around 200 km to the south east of the Greek mainland. It forms part of the Cycladic group of islands and is the only location in Europe to have a hot desert climate. A popular pastime for visitors to Santorini is to take a cruise to the island's three islets, which were created in ancient times during a volcanic eruption. The islets are called Nea Kammeni, Palea Kammeni and Thirassia and provide an excellent vantage point for visitors to see the volcano, being located to the west of the island. The island's capital is Fira and is full of typical Cycladic houses with whitewashed walls, blue domed churches and stepped streets full of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.
The island of Santorini has two ports. The main port is Athinios, where all the ferry and commercial boats arrive. There is also the Old Port which is mostly used for cruise ships. From the main port, ferries can be taken to Piraeus, Rafina and to the other islands in the Cyclades. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate on these routes.
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.
