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Where can I go by ferry from Heraklion?

14 ferry destinations from Heraklion: Anafi, Karpathos, Kasos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Piraeus, Rhodes, Santorini, Serifos, Sitia, Syros and Tinos.

All Ferries from Heraklion

Heraklion → Anafi2h 50m – 3h 05m · Blue Star FerriesAbout every two weeks in October–November 2026 (2 departures 15 Oct–14 Nov)🚗 CarsHeraklion → Karpathos6h 35m – 6h 45m · Blue Star FerriesAbout 2 sailings a week in October 2026 (8 departures 8–31 Oct)🚗 CarsHeraklion → Kasos5h 05m – 5h 10m · Blue Star FerriesAbout 2 sailings a week in late October 2026 (5 departures 15–31 Oct)🚗 CarsHeraklion → MilosAbout 4h 40m (overnight) · Minoan LinesOvernight: Heraklion 21:00 → Milos about 01:40, continuing to Piraeus (06:30)🚗 Cars🌙 OvernightHeraklion → Mykonos4h 40m · SeaJetsTimes from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists SeaJets 7 times a week (about 4h 40m)🚗 CarsHeraklion → Naxos3h 5m · SeaJetsTimes from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists SeaJets 7 times a week (about 3h 5m)🚗 CarsHeraklion → Paros3h 45m · SeaJetsTimes from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists SeaJets 7 times a week (about 3h 45m)🚗 CarsHeraklion → Piraeus7h – 9h 30m (overnight) · Minoan Lines, ANEK LinesNightly overnight sailings; extra day sailings in summer🚗 Cars🌙 OvernightRoute guide written for the Piraeus (Athens) → Heraklion (Crete) direction; sailings run both ways.Heraklion → Rhodes11h – 11h 30m · Blue Star FerriesAbout 2 sailings a week in October 2026 (8 departures 8–31 Oct)🚗 CarsHeraklion → SantoriniAbout 2h (high-speed) · SeaJetsDaily sailings in the main season (roughly April–October)🚗 CarsRoute guide written for the Santorini → Heraklion (Crete) direction; sailings run both ways.Heraklion → Serifos5h 35m – 5h 50m · Superfast Ferries, ANEK LinesAbout 6 sailings a week in late October 2026 (15 departures 15–31 Oct)🚗 CarsHeraklion → SitiaAbout 2h 30m · Blue Star FerriesAbout 2 sailings a week in October 2026 (8 departures 8–31 Oct)🚗 CarsHeraklion → Syros5h 20m – 5h 30m · SeaJetsTimes from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists SeaJets 7 times a week (about 5h 21m)🚗 CarsHeraklion → Tinos6h 30m – 8h 50m · SeaJetsTimes from Ferryscanner, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists SeaJets 7 times a week (about 6h 57m)🚶 Foot only

Car ferries from Heraklion

Foot-passenger ferries from Heraklion

  • Tinos · 6h 30m – 8h 50m

Overnight ferries from Heraklion

  • Milos · About 4h 40m (overnight)
  • Piraeus · 7h – 9h 30m (overnight)
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More ferries from Heraklion on 12Go

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  • Mykonos · times & tickets on 12Go
  • Naxos · times & tickets on 12Go
  • Paros · times & tickets on 12Go

Plan your crossing from Heraklion

  • Heraklion → Anafi

    About every two weeks in October–November 2026 (2 departures 15 Oct–14 Nov)

    Sampled for October 2026; Blue Star publishes more sailings in the summer season.

    Source: Blue Star Ferries booking system (Attica Group), itineraries queried 15 Oct 2026, checked 2026-10-15

  • Heraklion (Crete) → Karpathos

    About 2 sailings a week in October 2026 (8 departures 8–31 Oct)

    Sampled for October 2026; Blue Star publishes more sailings in the summer season.

    Source: Blue Star Ferries booking system (Attica Group), itineraries queried 8 Oct 2026, checked 2026-10-08

  • Heraklion → Kasos

    About 2 sailings a week in late October 2026 (5 departures 15–31 Oct)

    Sampled for October 2026; Blue Star publishes more sailings in the summer season.

    Source: Blue Star Ferries booking system (Attica Group), itineraries queried 15 Oct 2026, checked 2026-10-15

  • Heraklion → Milos

    Overnight: Heraklion 21:00 → Milos about 01:40, continuing to Piraeus (06:30)

    Source: Minoan Lines dated 2026 sailing notices and Heraklion – Milos route page, checked 2026-09-29

  • Heraklion → Mykonos

    Times from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists SeaJets 7 times a week (about 4h 40m); listed departure 08:00

    Source: Ferryscanner route page and 12Go schedule (booking sites; SeaJets' own timetable can't be read automatically), checked 2026-10-27

  • Heraklion → Naxos

    Times from Ferryscanner and 12Go, check before you travel: Ferryscanner lists SeaJets 7 times a week (about 3h 5m); listed departure 08:00

    Source: Ferryscanner route page and 12Go schedule (booking sites; SeaJets' own timetable can't be read automatically), checked 2026-10-27

Getting to the ferry in Heraklion

  • Heraklion port is a short walk from the Venetian harbour and city centre

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go by ferry from Heraklion?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Heraklion to Anafi, Karpathos, Kasos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Piraeus, Rhodes, Santorini, Serifos, Sitia, Syros and Tinos. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Heraklion?
Yes, car ferries run from Heraklion to Anafi, Karpathos, Kasos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Piraeus, Rhodes, Santorini, Serifos, Sitia, Syros.
Are there overnight ferries from Heraklion?
Yes: Heraklion to Milos, Heraklion to Piraeus, with cabins available on board.
How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Anafi?
2h 50m – 3h 05m with Blue Star Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Heraklion to Anafi?
About every two weeks in October–November 2026 (2 departures 15 Oct–14 Nov) (operator timetable, checked 2026-10-15).
How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos?
6h 35m – 6h 45m with Blue Star Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos?
About 2 sailings a week in October 2026 (8 departures 8–31 Oct) (operator timetable, checked 2026-10-08).
How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Kasos?
5h 05m – 5h 10m with Blue Star Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Heraklion to Kasos?
About 2 sailings a week in late October 2026 (5 departures 15–31 Oct) (operator timetable, checked 2026-10-15).