Diafani Heraklion Ferry

The Diafani Heraklion ferry route connects Dodecanese Islands with Crete. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Blue Star Ferries. The crossing operates up to 1 times each week with sailing durations from around 7 hours 55 minutes.

Diafani Heraklion sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Dodecanese Islands to Crete page.

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How long is the ferry from Diafani to Heraklion?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Diafani to Heraklion is approximately 7h 55m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Diafani to Heraklion?

The average price of a ferry from Diafani to Heraklion is approximately 98 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Diafani to Heraklion can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Diafani to Heraklion?

There is 1 ferry operator for Diafani to Heraklion and this is

Blue Star Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Diafani to Heraklion?

Ferries from Diafani to Heraklion are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Diafani to Heraklion?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Diafani to Heraklion with

Blue Star Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Diafani to Heraklion?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Diafani to Heraklion with the following operators

Blue Star Ferries

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Diafani to Heraklion?

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted onboard this ferry service so please look for alternative routes which accommodate pets.

How far is Heraklion from Diafani?

Diafani to Heraklion is approximately 126 nautical miles distance apart.

Diafani Guide

Located on the Greek island of Karpathos, the second largest of the Dodecanese group of islands in the Aegean Sea, is the town and port of Diafani. Karpathos lies roughly 50 km to the south west of the island of Rhodes in the part of the Mediterranean Sea called the Carpathian Sea. There are 11 villages on the island, one of which is Diafani which is located in the north of the island. The island is characterised by rugged mountains in the north and fertile fields in the south with an abundance of flowers in the winter and spring months. Visitors to the island can find amazing beaches, sometimes without crowds, nestling between the island's craggy cliffs.

The island has managed to retain its charm mainly because of its relatively remote location. The island has managed to preserve many of its traditional forms of dress, customs and dialect.

Karpathos is connected to neighbouring islands and to the mainland by ferry. The ferries provide transport to and from Piraeus, via Crete and Rhodes.

Heraklion Guide

Located on the Greek island of Crete, Heraklion is the island's largest city and is one of the main urban centres in Greece. The city can trace its history back to at least the 9th century AD when its development began and then later came under the influence of the Arabs, the Venetians and the Ottomans. Popular sites in the city with tourists include the fortification walls that are essentially the boundary of the old city. These were first built by the Arabs and then reinforced by the Venetians. From the seven bastions, only the Martinengo bastion survives to this day and is where visitors will find the tomb of the renowned writer N. Kazantzakis, overlooking the city. The city was also a venue during the 2004 Olympic Games, and hosted games of the football tournament.

Located in the city's old port, visitors can still see the vaulted tarsanades where ships used to be built and also the 16th century Koule Fortress. From the port, ferries depart to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also ferry services to the Greek mainland port of Piraeus.