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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Heraklion to Thira
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Heraklion to Thira is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heraklion to Thira will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £14.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Heraklion for Thira every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 19 Jun the direct ferries cover the 124 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest ferries will take 6 h 15 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.
BLUE STAR CHIOS4:303h00Heraklion Port7:30Athinios Port£141One-way0 changes- BLUE STAR CHIOS1:156h15Sitia7:30Athinios Port£201One-way0 changes
WORLDCHAMPION JET8:001h35Heraklion Port9:35Athinios Port£911One-way0 changes
- WORLDCHAMPION JET8:001h35Heraklion Port9:35Athinios Port£911One-way0 changes
- BLUE STAR CHIOS4:303h00Heraklion Port7:30Athinios Port£141One-way0 changes
- BLUE STAR CHIOS1:156h15Sitia7:30Athinios Port£201One-way0 changes
Heraklion to Thira Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 23:45 | Arrival Time 04:05 | Duration 4h20 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 08:00 | Arrival Time 09:35 | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:15 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 6h15 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival Time 06:40 | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 16:30 | Arrival Time 19:30 | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:30 | Arrival Time 07:30 | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 20:30 | Arrival Time 04:05 | Duration 7h35 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Heraklion to Thira ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Heraklion to Thira ferries for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE STAR CHIOS | 1:15 Sitia | 6h15 | 7:30 Athinios Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| BLUE STAR CHIOS | 4:30 Heraklion Port | 3h00 | 7:30 Athinios Port | 0 changesdirect | |
| WORLDCHAMPION JET | 8:00 Heraklion Port | 1h35 | 9:35 Athinios Port | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Thira
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Ferries from Heraklion to Thira run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest ferry covers the 66 nautical miles (124 km) distance in 1h 40m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Heraklion to Thira are available to foot passengers.
Distance 66 nautical miles (124 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 1h 40m |
First ferry 1:15 |
Last ferry 23:50 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 49 days |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries from Heraklion to ThiraYou can travel by ferry between Heraklion to Thira with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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