Ferry from Chalki (Halki) to Heraklion (Crete)
10h 25m · from €20.00 · 1 operator
Chalki to Heraklion at a glance
Ferries from Chalki (Halki) to Heraklion (Crete) are scheduled 1 time over the next 2 days, every other day. Departures in that window are at 11:10. The crossing takes 10h 25m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €20.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 25 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €20.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Deck | €20.00 | Book now |
| CABIN AB4 inside | €51.00 | Book now |
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 25 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Chalki to Heraklion through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in November (about once a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| November 2025 | 5 | 5 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| January 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| February 2026 | 4 | 4 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| April 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| May 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| June 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| July 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| August 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| September 2026 | 5 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Chalki to Heraklion Route Map
Chalki to Heraklio is a long southwestward crossing of around nine and three quarter hours on Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Chios. It is one of the links that ties the Dodecanese to Crete, usually running via Karpathos and Sitia. The ship is a conventional vehicle ferry with cabins, seating and a canteen, and a berth makes sense on a run of this length.
Heraklio is the capital and largest city of Crete, a busy administrative and commercial hub with a Venetian old town at its core. The Koules fortress guards the entrance to the old harbour, with the restored Venetian arsenali alongside. Most visitors head for the Palace of Knossos just outside the city and the Archaeological Museum in the centre, which holds the Minoan collections.
Sailings are infrequent, roughly once a week, so the sailing day dictates the plan. Current times and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares starting around €20. Heraklio is one of Greece's busiest ports and airports, with plenty of onward ferry and flight options once you arrive.
Chalki to Heraklion Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €20.00 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €20.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| CABIN AB4 inside | cabin | €51.00 |
| AB4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC - Pets Allowed | cabin | €51.00 |
| CABIN A4 outside | cabin | €63.00 |
| A4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) - Pets Allowed | cabin | €63.00 |
| CABIN A2 outside | cabin | €64.50 |
| ECO Deck | passenger | €20.00 |
| NUMBERED AIRCRAFT TYPE SEATS | passenger | €22.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Weekly Chalki 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 | 11:10 | 21:35 | 10h 25m | €20.00 | 2026-10-18 to 2026-10-25 | 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 Chalki to Heraklion between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-10-25 | 11:10 | 21:35 | 10h 25m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Chalki to Heraklion?
Ferries from Chalki (Halki) to Heraklion (Crete) are scheduled 1 time over the next 2 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 25 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Chalki to Heraklion today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Chalki (Halki) to Heraklion (Crete) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 October 2026, at 11:10. Departures fall on Sunday.
How many ferries run from Chalki to Heraklion this week?
1 sailing from Chalki (Halki) 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 Chalki to Heraklion?
Scheduled departures from Chalki (Halki) to Heraklion (Crete) leave at 11:10.
How long is the ferry from Chalki to Heraklion?
The crossing from Chalki (Halki) to Heraklion (Crete) takes 10h 25m.
How much does the Chalki to Heraklion ferry cost?
Published fares for the Chalki (Halki) to Heraklion (Crete) ferry start from €20.00 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €51.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Chalki to Heraklion route?
The Chalki (Halki) to Heraklion (Crete) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Chalki to Heraklion ferry
- Evening arrivals into a lit island harbour are particularly beautiful; consider timing a crossing to arrive at dusk if the schedule allows.
- The Greek domestic ferry network runs year-round on most major routes – even in winter you can reach Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Crete by sea.
- Sleeping on deck with a sleeping bag or blanket is a beloved Greek ferry tradition on overnight routes; it is free, atmospheric, and surprisingly comfortable.
- 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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