The cheapest and fastest ferries from Heraklion to Ios
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Heraklion to Ios is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heraklion to Ios will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £85.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Heraklion for Ios every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue 02 Dec the direct ferries cover the 156 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
The slowest ferries will take 3 h 25 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.


Live departures
Heraklion to Ios ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Heraklion to Ios ferries for tomorrow, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:30 Heraklion | 3h25 | 07:55 Ios | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Ios
Ferries from Heraklion to Ios run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £85 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:30, the last at 16:00. The fastest ferry covers the 84 nautical miles (156 km) distance in 3h 5m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Heraklion to Ios are available to foot passengers.


Distance 84 nautical miles (156 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 3h 5m |
First ferry 07:30 |
Last ferry 16:00 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Fast Ferries from Heraklion to IosYou can travel by ferry between Heraklion to Ios with Seajets, Fast Ferries for as low as £85. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Heraklion to Ios ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heraklion to Ios 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 Ios, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Heraklion Port, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Ios, located 0.6 miles (955 m) away from the city centre.
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