Port of Heraklion
Ferry port for Heraklion, Greece
Crete’s main ferry port, beside Heraklion’s Venetian harbour. Overnight ferries run from Piraeus (Minoan Lines; ANEK/Hellenic Seaways with Asterion II and Nissos Rodos, which also call at Serifos). There are seasonal links to Milos and Santorini, and Blue Star’s island line to Sitia and the Dodecanese.
Ferries from Port of Heraklion
3 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| MilosSeasonal | Varies (Heraklion – Milos – Piraeus line) | Minoan Lines | Cars & foot |
| Piraeus (Athens) | 7h – 9h 30m (overnight) 🌙 | Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines | Cars & foot |
| Santorini | About 2h (high-speed) | SeaJets | Cars & foot |
Ferry Operators at Port of Heraklion
Ground Transport & Railway Links
The 2,500 m² passenger terminal has a Heraklion Port Authority information desk with free city maps, plus taxi service and car rental
ATM, free Wi-Fi and luggage storage in the passenger terminal
From Piraeus, Crete ferries leave from gates E1 and E3
Sources: portheraklion.gr · anek.gr · minoan.gr · bluestarferries.com · Verified 2026-09-28 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Port of Heraklion
Piraeus (Athens) → Heraklion (Crete)
Crossing: 7h – 9h 30m (overnight) · Minoan Lines, ANEK Lines
Santorini → Heraklion (Crete)
Crossing: About 2h (high-speed) · SeaJets
Heraklion → Milos
Crossing: Varies (Heraklion – Milos – Piraeus line) · Minoan Lines
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Port of Heraklion.