Ferry from Heraklion to Thira
Route map
- SeaJets
- Blue Star Ferries
SeaJets1 hour 35 minutes
Check prices →Blue Star Ferries3 hours
Check prices →Ferry connections Heraklion - Thira
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeaJets | 1:35 | 1 | 79 | Champions League Jet 2, Champions League Jet 1, Worldchampion Jet, Champion Jet 3W, Champions Leaguejet1, Champions Leaguejet2 |
| Blue Star Ferries | 3:15–4:35 | 1 | 22 | Blue Star Chios |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €7
- Car
- €56
- Motorcycle
- €111
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
Heraklion
City port
- Terminals
- Passagierterminal der Hafenbehoerde, 2.500 qm
- Location
- Heraklion Municipal Unit, Regionalbezirk Iraklio, Region Kreta
Thira
Island port
- Terminals
- Hafen Athinios, zentraler Fähr- und Fahrzeughafen von Santorini, 8 km von Fira, 7 km vom Flughafen; Parkplatz, Taxistand und Bushaltestelle am Kai, 24/7 in Betrieb.
- Location
- Thira Municipal Unit, Regionalbezirk Thira, Region Südliche Ägäis
- Waters
- Ägäis
Frequently asked questions about the Heraklion - Thira ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Heraklion to Thira take?+
The crossing from Heraklion to Thira takes 1 hour 40 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 1 hour 35 minutes and 4 hours 20 minutes. The difference comes down to the ship: Champions League Jet 2 takes 1 hour 35 minutes and Blue Star Chios takes 3 hours 48 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Heraklion to Thira run?+
The ferry from Heraklion to Thira runs on 5 days a week. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Heraklion to Thira?+
Blue Star Ferries and SeaJets serve the Heraklion - Thira route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Heraklion - Thira ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars and motorcycles. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.