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Crete (Heraklion) - Chalki Route summary
Departure Country	Greece
Destination Country	Greece
No. of Operators	2
Operators	Anek Lines & Blue Star Ferries
Average Price	80 €*
Average Weekly Sailings	1
Average Sailing Duration	9h 26m
Fastest Sailing Duration	9h 15m
First Ferry	05:15
Distance	155 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Chalki?

The approximate duration for ferries from Heraklion to Chalki is 9h 35m. Durations can vary by operator and season.

How much is the ferry from Heraklion to Chalki?

Heraklion to Chalki is approximately 77 €. We recommended booking in advance for the best price and availability. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Heraklion to Chalki?

There is 1 ferry operator for ferries from Heraklion to Chalki and this is

Blue Star Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Heraklion to Chalki?

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

Yes, foot passengers are allowed onboard the ferries from Heraklion to Chalki with

Blue Star Ferries

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

Yes, you can travel with a car from Heraklion to Chalki with the following operators

Blue Star Ferries

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

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted on this ferry service.

How far is Chalki from Heraklion?

Heraklion to Chalki is approximately 155 nautical miles distance apart.

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.