Ferry from Heraklion, Crete to Santorini (Thera)

Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Heraklion, Crete to Santorini (Thera). On this page you can find details about the various ports and destinations, the ferry companies offering trips, as well as ferry ticket prices and travel times.

Santorini (or Thira) is a beautiful Greek island located in the southern part of the Cyclades group. Athinios is the main port of the island, located at the foot of the caldera. The capital of this incredibly unique destination is called Fira, and it’s located 8km away from the port. It is located approximately 64.17 miles away from Heraklion, Crete.
Getting back and forth from Heraklion, Crete to Santorini (Thera) is easy because ferries operate all year round.
The route Heraklion, Crete to Santorini (Thera) is operated by 5 ferry companies: Seajets, Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines, Blue Star Ferries and Horizon Sea Lines. This route is operated all year round and the ticket prices range between 6.85 and 129.70 euros, depending on whether you travel with a highspeed or conventional ferry. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes.
The trip duration from Heraklion, Crete to Santorini (Thera) is between 1h 50m – 3h 10m. With Fast Ferries which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive in 1h 50m.
On this route, you can find both direct trips and those with stops at other islands. Typically, these stops will be Piraeus. Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Horizon Sea Lines, Minoan Lines, Seajets are currently offering a direct trip to Santorini (Thera).

During high season (June – September) there are 157 scheduled ferry crossings between Heraklion, Crete and Santorini (Thera) per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 101 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!