Ferries from Heraklion to Thira (Santorini)

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Find all the information for your ferry from Heraklion to Santorini with Cyclades Islands ferry booking service by NetFerry. Through our portal you will have access to departure and arrival times, the costs and ferry operators that serve the crossings to Santorini departing from Heraklion.

The crossing between Heraklion and Santorini is served by Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines and Seajets which carry out 41 trips per week with mainly morning boardings and crossing times ranging between 1 h 40 min and 7 h 35 min. On this route you can choose between the high-speed boats provided by Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines and Seajets and the cargo capacity of the other companies, that allow you to carry your car, motorbike or camper.

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Heraklion Thira (Santorini) route map

HERAKLION THIRA (SANTORINI) offers

BLUE STAR FERRIES

Discounts on ferries within Greece

Passengers with tickets for routes between Italy or Greece with Anek Superfast receive a 30% discount on onward tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Crete and the Northeast Aegean islands with Blue Star Ferries.
30% discount

Children under 5 travel free

Children under 5 travel free, but will not be designated seating or accommodation.
100% discount

Discounts for children under 10

Children aged between 5 and 10 receive a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount


Port of Heraklion

The port of Heraklion is located on the north coast of the island and occupies an area that for millennia has been one of the most important maritime ports in the Mediterranean. The port of Heraklion has connections between Athens and Piraeus, also with many other ports in the Aegean islands. Heraklion is divided into Porto Vecchio and Porto Nuovo, as a stopover for arrivals and departures. The passenger terminal is a modern structure that provides travelers with many services for passenger safety and comfort. The public nùbus services are very close to the port and provide connections ... [More information]

Address: Leof. Nearchou Iraklio 713 07, Greece

Directions: Google Map @ Heraklion, port

Guide of Thira (Santorini)

Santorini is perhaps the best-known island in the Cyclades due to its disarming beauty and its cliffs that overlooking the sea. It is a volcanic island and its black rocks create a particular contrast with the typical white Cycladic houses and villages that lie on the coasts as if they had been sleeping for millennia. History Santorini, whose real name is Thira, has a thousand-year history and in 1530 BC there was a volcanic eruption that destroyed most of the island. There are still traces of this event and you can still see the 20km-wide crater at the centre of the lagoon that formed and the... [More information]

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Want to learn more about your trip from HERAKLION to THIRA (SANTORINI)?

How long is the crossing from HERAKLION to THIRA (SANTORINI)?

The duration of the crossing from HERAKLION to THIRA (SANTORINI) is usually 3 hours 10 minutes with BLUE STAR FERRIES, 1 hour 50 minutes with FAST FERRIES, 1 hour 55 minutes with MINOAN LINES and 7 hours 35 minutes with SEAJETS. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.

How many crossings are there per week from HERAKLION to THIRA (SANTORINI)?

The ferry operator BLUE STAR FERRIES carries out 1 weekly itineraries, FAST FERRIES carries out 4 weekly itineraries, MINOAN LINES carries out 3 weekly itineraries and SEAJETS carries out 33 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.

How much is a ferry ticket from HERAKLION to THIRA (SANTORINI)?

The price of the ticket from HERAKLION to THIRA (SANTORINI) varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.

Can I take my car on the line from HERAKLION to THIRA (SANTORINI)?

This line is used for transporting vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, campers and trucks. Board with your vehicle by following the instructions at your port of departure.

Looking for information on the return journey?

If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from THIRA (SANTORINI) to HERAKLION .

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