Heraklion – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Heraklion – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
SeaJets provides the ferry from Heraklion to Ios. Heraklion Ios ferries cost between 94€ and 491€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Heraklion Ios ferries.
Heraklion Ios ferries typically depart at 08:00.
The Heraklion Ios ferry trip can take around 5 hours 50 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours 50 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 7 weekly sailings from Heraklion to Ios provided by SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
Heraklion Ios ferry prices typically range between 94€* and 491€*. The average price is typically 193€*. The cheapest Heraklion Ios ferry prices start from 94€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 190€*. The average price for a car is 662€*.
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 Heraklion to Ios is approximately 86.7 miles (139.5km) or 75.3 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Heraklion and Ios. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Heraklion and Ios.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with SeaJets ferries between Heraklion and Ios.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Heraklion to Ios with SeaJets. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Crete (Heraklion) - Ios Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 265 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 35m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 50m | |
| First Ferry | 07:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 08:20 | |
| Distance | 75 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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.
The Greek island of Ios is part of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea between the islands of Santorini and Naxos. The island has a popular night economy, lovely beaches and a number of historical monuments which are popular with visitors. The island has been popular with tourists from around the world for many years and is definitely one of the most popular of the Cyclades islands. Chora is a typical Greek village on the island with traditional whitewashed buildings, winding streets and many colourful flowers. However, at night the sleepy village comes alive with many places to socialise.
Around the island there are many beaches with soft white sand just waiting to be explored, all of which are blessed with crystal clear waters. Perhaps the island's most popular beach is Mylopotas which is lined with bars, restaurants and places to hire water sport related equipment, and is over 1 km long. However, if you require a more secluded beach experience then Valmas or Kolitsani beaches are a good choice.
