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4.6Travel Information to Heraklion from Athens
 Distance | 199 miles (321 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Ferry or flight |
 Ticket price range | $33 - $45 |
 Cheapest mode | Ferry • $33 (€30) • 8 h 45 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $45 (€41) • 50 min |
 Popular travel companies | Blue Star Ferries or Aegean Airlines |
Take a ferry or flight to travel 199 miles (321 km) between Athens and Heraklion. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Blue Star Ferries or Aegean Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct ferry or flight from Athens to Heraklion.
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The best way to travel from Athens to Heraklion is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Athens to Heraklion
Travel to Heraklion easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Heraklion.
You can get between Athens and Heraklion 2 different ways: ferry or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Athens to Heraklion is by taking a ferry with average ticket prices of $33 (€30) compared to other travel options to Heraklion:
Taking a ferry costs $12 (€11) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $45 (€41).
The fastest way to get to Heraklion from Athens is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.
Other travel options to Heraklion take longer:
Ferry takes on average 8 h 45 min.
The distance is approximately 199 miles (321 km) from Athens to Heraklion.
The average frequency per day from Athens to Heraklion is:
- Around 7 ferries per day.
- 11 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Heraklion from Athens as scheduled services by ferry or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Athens to Heraklion:
- Most travelers take a ferry from Port of Piraeus to Heraklion Port.
- Most travelers take a flight from Athens International Airport to Heraklion International Airport.
The following travel companies offer services from Athens to Heraklion:
- Blue Star Ferries, Anek - Superfast, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets or Fast Ferries can take you to Heraklion by ferry. If searching for a good deal on ferries, you can find tickets for Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) from Athens to Heraklion for $33 (€30).
- Aegean Airlines or Volotea can get you to Heraklion by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Aegean Airlines from Athens to Heraklion for $49 (€45) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Athens to Heraklion with the following travel companies:
- Direct ferry available with Anek - Superfast or Fast Ferries 3 direct ferries per day.
- Direct flights with with 8 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Heraklion as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Athens and Heraklion.
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