Heraklion – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Heraklion – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Heraklion to Ios ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Heraklion to Ios is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Heraklion to Ios cost around $150 and $896, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Heraklion to Ios.
Heraklion Ios ferry sailings typycally depart from Heraklion at around 07:30. The last ferry leaves at 08:00.
The Heraklion Ios ferry trip can take around 3 hours 30 minutes. The fastest Heraklion to Ios ferry is around 3 hours 5 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 10 weekly sailings from Heraklion to Ios serviced by Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Heraklion Ios ferry prices typically range between $150* and $896*. The average price is typically $577*. The cheapest ferries from Heraklion to Ios start from $150*. The average price for a foot passenger is $305*. The average price for a car is $904*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.
The distance between Heraklion to Ios is approximately 87 miles (140km) or 75 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets allow cars on board ferries between Heraklion and Ios. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Heraklion and Ios.
Foot passengers can travel on the Heraklion to Ios ferry with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets.
Pets can travel on ferries from Heraklion to Ios with SeaJets. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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| Heraklion - Ios Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Crete | |
| Destination Country | Cyclades Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $577 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 10 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3 h 5 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Distance | 75 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.
An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.
Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.
The Greek island of Ios is part of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea between the islands of Santorini and Naxos. The island has a popular night economy, lovely beaches and a number of historical monuments which are popular with visitors. The island has been popular with tourists from around the world for many years and is definitely one of the most popular of the Cyclades islands. Chora is a typical Greek village on the island with traditional whitewashed buildings, winding streets and many colourful flowers. However, at night the sleepy village comes alive with many places to socialise.
Around the island there are many beaches with soft white sand just waiting to be explored, all of which are blessed with crystal clear waters. Perhaps the island's most popular beach is Mylopotas which is lined with bars, restaurants and places to hire water sport related equipment, and is over 1 km long. However, if you require a more secluded beach experience then Valmas or Kolitsani beaches are a good choice.
