The cheapest and fastest ferries from Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island)
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
151 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island) will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £17.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Anafi (Island) for Crete (Island) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 01 Aug the direct ferries cover the 151 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest ferries will take 3 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
13:203h00Anafi (Island)16:20Crete (Island)£171One-way0 changes
16:203h00Anafi (Island)19:20Crete (Island)£171One-way0 changes
5:453h40Anafi (Island)9:25Crete (Island)£181One-way0 changes
13:203h00Anafi (Island)16:20Crete (Island)£171One-way0 changes
16:203h00Anafi (Island)19:20Crete (Island)£171One-way0 changes
5:453h40Anafi (Island)9:25Crete (Island)£181One-way0 changes
Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 05:45 | Arrival Time 09:25 | Duration 3h40 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 16:20 | Arrival Time 19:20 | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 13:20 | Arrival Time 16:20 | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Live departures
Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island) ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday 29 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:45 Anafi (Island) | 3h40 | 9:25 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:20 Anafi (Island) | 3h00 | 16:20 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:20 Anafi (Island) | 3h00 | 19:20 Crete (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island)
Ferries from Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island) run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:20, the last at 23:45. The fastest ferry covers the 81 nautical miles (151 km) distance in 3h 0m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island) are available to foot passengers.

Distance 81 nautical miles (151 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 3h 0m |
First ferry 0:20 |
Last ferry 23:45 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Best time to book 1 day |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island)You can travel by ferry between Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island) with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Crete (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Anafi (Island) and Crete (Island)
Most Anafi (Island) to Crete (Island) ferries use the Port of Anafi to Heraklion Port port pair, with some services arriving at Sitia. Use this guide to compare Anafi (Island) and Crete (Island) ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Anafi (Island) port do ferries to Crete (Island) leave from?
Getting to Port of Anafi from Anafi city centre
Port of Anafi is 1 km from Anafi city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Anafi port facilities and services
Port of Anafi has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis and WC.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Anafi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Which Crete (Island) port do ferries from Anafi (Island) arrive at?
Getting to Heraklion Port from Crete city centre
Heraklion Port is 32 km from Crete city centre. Public transport options include:
Heraklion Port port facilities and services
Heraklion Port has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kouzina EPE (0.3km), Paralia Seaside Restaurant (0.5km), Ligo Krasi Ligo Thalassa (0.6km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heraklion Port.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heraklion Port: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heraklion Port.
Getting to Sitia from Crete city centre
Sitia is 1 km from Crete city centre. Public transport options include:
Sitia port facilities and services
Sitia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Inodion (0.3km), Mitsakakis (0.4km), Ziafeti (0.5km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available in the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Sitia.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Sitia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Sitia.
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