The cheapest and fastest ferries from Halki to Crete (Island)
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
8 h 23 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Halki to Crete (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Halki to Crete (Island) will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Halki for Crete (Island) on Sun, Mar 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 08 the direct ferries cover the 272 km distance in an average of 8 h 23 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 7 h .
On Sun, Mar 08 the slowest ferries will take 9 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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BLUE STAR CHIOSHalki to Crete (Island) Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Halki to Crete (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Halki to Crete (Island) ferries for today, Saturday, March 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:00 AM Halki | 7h00 | 6:00 PM Crete (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Halki | 7h00 | 8:00 PM Crete (Island) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Halki to Crete (Island)
Ferries from Halki to Crete (Island) run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest ferry covers the 146 nautical miles (272 km) distance in 6h 30m. There are 2 sailings per week. Ferries from Halki to Crete (Island) are available to foot passengers.

Distance 146 nautical miles (272 km) |
Average sailing duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 2 |
Fastest ferry 6h 30m |
First ferry 01:15 |
Last ferry 23:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest month Jun |
Cheapest day Mon |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Jul - Sep |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Halki to Crete (Island)You can travel by ferry between Halki to Crete (Island) with Blue Star Ferries for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Ferry from Halki to Crete (Island)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Halki 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
Popular ports from Halki to Crete (Island)
- Valantis Restaurant (0.3km)
- Ftenagia Restaurant (0.7km)
- Black Sea Restaurant (0.9km)
- Book in advance with Freenow.
- Free
- 08:00-20:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Inodion (0.3km)
- Mitsakakis (0.4km)
- Ziafeti (0.5km)
- Main companies are Sitia Taxi and Radio Taxi Sitia.
- Free
- Bus Line 3, Sitia Port Stop
- 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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