Heraklion – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Heraklion – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Heraklion Santorini (Thira) ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets.Heraklion Santorini (Thira) ferries take around 1 hour 35 minutes. The ferry costs between €34.10 and €389.04, 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 Heraklion to Santorini (Thira).
The first Heraklion Santorini (Thira) ferry typically departs from Heraklion at around 04:30. The last ferry usually departs at 23:45.
The Heraklion Santorini (Thira) ferry trip can take around 1 hour 35 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 35 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 10 weekly sailings from Heraklion to Santorini (Thira) provided by Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 5 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 7 sailings weekly.
Heraklion Santorini (Thira) ferry prices typically range between 34€* and 389€*. The average price is typically 96€*. The cheapest Heraklion Santorini (Thira) ferry prices start from 34€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 93€*. The average price for a car is 230€*.
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 Santorini (Thira) is approximately 68.0 miles (109.4km) or 59.1 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Heraklion and Santorini (Thira). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Heraklion and Santorini (Thira).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets ferries between Heraklion and Santorini (Thira).
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Heraklion to Santorini (Thira) 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) - Santorini (Thira) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 98 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 40m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 35m | |
| First Ferry | 04:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:45 | |
| Distance | 59 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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 Santorini is one of the Cyclades group of islands that lies in the south Aegean Sea. The island has very much been shaped by its volcanic past which has created a rather unusual landscape in places. A popular site on the island is the water filled 'Caldera' crater and is surrounded by a wall of colourful cliffs which are packed full of charming houses. The island is also known for its lovely beaches, its busy port, its archaeological finds and the wonderful sunsets which are best viewed from the village of Oia, on the island's northernmost tip.
The island's beaches are distinctive in that they are mainly made up of dark volcanic sands, which can get very hot during the summer, and therefore a sun lounger or towel are an essential piece of kit. The best beaches tend to be located around the eastern coastline and always popular is the stretch found at Perissa. However, a little to the south is Perivolos Beach which is also lovely as is Red Beach which is close to ancient Akrotiri, where the red cliffs are hard to miss.
