The cheapest and fastest ferries from Ios to Crete (Island)
Cheapest price
£106
Average price
£106
Fastest journey
10 h 55 m
Average duration
10 h 55 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ios 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 Ios to Crete (Island) will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £106.
To travel from Ios to Crete (Island) you need to make at least one change.


Live departures
Ios to Crete (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Ios to Crete (Island) ferries for tomorrow, Saturday 7 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 19:35 Ios | 10h55 | 06:30 Crete (Island) | 1 change | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Ios to Crete (Island)
Ferries from Ios to Crete (Island) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £106 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:30, the last at 14:50. The fastest ferry covers the 91 nautical miles (170 km) distance in 10h 55m. There are 3 sailings per week. Ferries from Ios to Crete (Island) are available to foot passengers.



Distance 91 nautical miles (170 km) |
Average sailing duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £106 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 3 |
Fastest ferry 10h 55m |
First ferry 07:30 |
Last ferry 14:50 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries from Ios to Crete (Island)You can travel by ferry between Ios to Crete (Island) with Seajets, Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries for as low as £106. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ios to Crete (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ios 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 Ios and Crete (Island)
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Kouzina EPE (0.3km)
- Paralia Seaside Restaurant (0.5km)
- Ligo Krasi Ligo Thalassa (0.6km)
- Main companies are Heraklion Taxi and Radio Taxi Knossos.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Heraklion Port
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