The cheapest and fastest ferries from Heraklion to Syros
Cheapest price
£90
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Heraklion to Syros is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heraklion to Syros will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £90.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Heraklion for Syros every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 22 May the direct ferries cover the 236 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
The slowest ferries will take 5 h 30 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.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 18:005h30Heraklion Port13:30Port of Syros£901One-way0 changes
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 18:005h30Heraklion Port13:30Port of Syros£901One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Heraklion to Syros
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Heraklion to Syros among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £87, and a flight costs an average of £192.
Distance: 127 nautical miles (236 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£94 Average Price Cheapest | £303 Average Price |
6h 45m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Heraklion to Syros Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 13:30 | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival Time 10:30 | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Heraklion to Syros ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Heraklion to Syros ferries for tomorrow, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 1 | 8:00 Heraklion Port | 5h30 | 13:30 Port of Syros | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Heraklion to Syros ferries with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Blue Star Ferries?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Blue Star Ferries, but also compare tickets for the likes of Seajets or Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) to find the best option for your trip from Heraklion to Syros.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Blue Star Ferries with all available travel options, which are flight and ferry to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Heraklion to Syros.
Why book with Omio over Ferryhopper, Directferries or Rome2rio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Seajets or Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) to find the best option for your trip from Heraklion to Syros.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including flight and ferry to find the ideal travel option from Heraklion to Syros.
Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Syros
Ferries from Heraklion to Syros run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 45m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £87 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 08:00, the last at 11:55. The fastest ferry covers the 127 nautical miles (236 km) distance in 5h 30m. There are 6 sailings per week. Ferries from Heraklion to Syros are available to foot passengers.



Distance 127 nautical miles (236 km) |
Average sailing duration 5h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £87 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 6 |
Fastest ferry 5h 30m |
First ferry 8:00 |
Last ferry 11:55 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) from Heraklion to SyrosYou can travel by ferry between Heraklion to Syros with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) for as low as £87. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
Seajets
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
FAQs: Heraklion to Syros ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heraklion to Syros 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 Syros, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Heraklion and Syros
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- To Limani (0.2km)
- Asteria Beach Bar (0.4km)
- Kouzina (0.6km)
- Main companies are Syros Taxi and Ermoupoli Taxi.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Ermoupoli Stop
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