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Ferry from Sitia to Heraklion

Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Sitia to Heraklion. Sitia Heraklion ferries cost around $46 and $101, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Sitia Heraklion ferries.

Ferry times from Sitia to Heraklion

Sitia Heraklion ferry sailings typycally depart from Sitia at around 01:15. The last ferry leaves at 20:30.

How long is the ferry from Sitia to Heraklion?

The Sitia Heraklion ferry trip can take around 2 hours 15 minutes. The fastest Sitia to Heraklion ferry is around 2 hours 15 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.

Sitia Heraklion Ferry Operator Schedules

There are around 2 weekly sailings from Sitia to Heraklion serviced by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.

Ferry prices from Sitia to Heraklion

Sitia Heraklion ferry prices typically range between $46* and $101*. The average price is typically $50*. The cheapest ferries from Sitia to Heraklion start from $46*. The average price for a foot passenger is $50*. The average price for a car is $163*.

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 March 25.

How far is it from Sitia to Heraklion?

The distance between Sitia to Heraklion is approximately 67 miles (108km) or 59 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Sitia Heraklion ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Sitia and Heraklion. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Sitia and Heraklion.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Sitia to Heraklion?

Foot passengers can travel on the Sitia to Heraklion ferry with Blue Star Ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Sitia to Heraklion?

Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Sitia to Heraklion.
 

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Sitia - Heraklion Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryCrete
Destination CountryCrete
No. of Operators1
OperatorsBlue Star Ferries
Average Price$50
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings2
Average Sailing Duration2 h 15 m
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 15 m
First Ferry01:15
Last Ferry20:30
Distance59 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Sitia to Heraklion Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Sitia to Heraklion?

    The ferry crossing time from Sitia to Heraklion is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Sitia to Heraklion?

    Sitia to Heraklion ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Sitia to Heraklion is $50. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Sitia to Heraklion?

    Blue Star Ferries provide the ferries from Sitia to Heraklion.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Sitia to Heraklion?

    Book ferries from Sitia to Heraklion through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

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

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Sitia to Heraklion with

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

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Sitia to Heraklion with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Sitia to Heraklion?

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Sitia and Heraklion.

  • How far is Sitia to Heraklion?

    The distance from Sitia to Heraklion is 59 nautical miles.

Sitia Guide

The port town of Sita is located on the Greek island of Crete which lies in the Aegean Sea. On the island, Sita is to the east of Agios Nikolaos and to the north east of Lerapetra. The town is generally not much visited by tourists and is not particularly well developed and can trace its history back to Minoan times. Excavations have been unearthed in the neighbouring site of Petras which date back to the end of the Neolithic period, 3,000 BC through to the Bronze Age, 3,000 - 1,050 BC. In support of the Petras findings, excavations at other archaeological sites on the island, such as Itanos and Mochlos, have found artefacts from Minoan times. Petras has, over its history, also been under the control of the Venetians who used it as a base for their eastern Mediterranean operations. The site was destroyed by an earthquake in 1508, and again by pirates in 1538 and by the Venetians in 1651.

The port at Sitia connects Sitia and eastern Crete with several other Greek islands as well as with the port of Piraeus on the Greek mainland. The town also has a marina which accommodates smaller fishing boats and yachts.


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.

Sitia to Heraklion Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2025-03-24 and 2025-03-30


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 01:15 03:30 2 hours 15 minutes Sat
Blue Star Ferries 03:55 06:10 2 hours 15 minutes Tue
Blue Star Ferries 20:30 22:45 2 hours 15 minutes Mon

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