Ferry from Anafi to Heraklion (Crete)
3h · from €16.00 · 1 operator
Anafi to Heraklion at a glance
Ferries from Anafi to Heraklion (Crete) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. Departures in that window are at 01:20. The crossing takes 3h. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €16.00. There are sailings on Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
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| Standard ticket | €16.00 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Anafi to Heraklion Route Map
Anafi to Heraklio is a straight run south across open water to Crete, operated by Blue Star Ferries on the Blue Star Chios. The crossing takes about three hours, one of the quicker legs on a line that otherwise spans the Dodecanese. It is a conventional ferry, so there is deck space and a proper seating saloon for the passage.
Heraklio is the capital and largest city of Crete, a busy commercial hub with a Venetian old town at its core. The Venetian fortress of Koules guards the old harbour entrance, with the restored arsenali alongside, and the Archaeological Museum is a short walk into town. Most visitors are here for the Palace of Knossos just outside the city, or using Heraklio as the base for exploring the rest of Crete.
The route runs about once a week, with the current timetable and fares shown in the table below. Fares start around sixteen euros. Heraklio is one of Greece's busiest ports and has a major airport, so onward options by sea and air are plentiful.
Anafi to Heraklion Ferry Fares
Tickets from €16.00.
Weekly Anafi to Heraklion Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 01:20 | 04:20 | 3h | 2026-08-22 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Heraklion?
Yes. Heraklion's ferry port sits about 1km from the centre, an easy walk or short taxi ride, and several rental firms have desks right at the harbour or nearby in town. The city itself is compact enough on foot, but a car pays off once you want to reach Knossos, the south coast or the Lasithi plateau, where buses run less often. Check rates at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Anafi to Heraklion between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 01:20 | 04:20 | 3h | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 01:20 | 04:20 | 3h | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Anafi to Heraklion?
Ferries from Anafi to Heraklion (Crete) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 31 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Anafi to Heraklion today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Anafi to Heraklion (Crete) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 29 August 2026, at 01:20. Departures fall on Saturday.
How many ferries run from Anafi to Heraklion this week?
1 sailing from Anafi to Heraklion (Crete) is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Anafi to Heraklion?
Scheduled departures from Anafi to Heraklion (Crete) leave at 01:20.
How long is the ferry from Anafi to Heraklion?
The crossing from Anafi to Heraklion (Crete) takes 3h.
How much does the Anafi to Heraklion ferry cost?
Published fares for the Anafi to Heraklion (Crete) ferry start from €16.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Anafi to Heraklion route?
The Anafi to Heraklion (Crete) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Anafi to Heraklion ferry
- On multi-day island-hopping trips, the ferry becomes a mobile base – use the time on board to research your next stop, review maps, and plan the next day.
- In July, the meltemi typically produces its strongest conditions in the open Cyclades, particularly between Mykonos, Paros, and Ios; plan shorter hops in this area.
- Weather apps on your phone are useful as a rough guide but marine-specific forecasts (Poseidon, Windy, Windguru) are more accurate for sea conditions.
- If you have mobility issues, inform the ferry company in advance – assistance can be arranged for boarding and disembarkation at most major ports.
- Heraklion serves as the main gateway to Crete, with the legendary Palace of Knossos – the centre of Minoan civilisation – just a short drive from the city centre. The city's Archaeological Museum houses one of the most important collections of Minoan artefacts in the world, and wine tours into the surrounding region are a popular option.
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