Ferry from Heraklion (Crete) to Kassos (Fry)
5h to 5h 05m · 1 operator
Heraklion to Kassos at a glance
Ferries from Heraklion (Crete) to Kassos (Fry) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 04:00 and the latest is 05:30. The crossing takes between 5h and 5h 05m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. There are sailings on Thursday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 31 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Heraklion to Kassos Route Map
The Blue Star Chios covers Heraklio to Kassos in around five hours, usually calling at Sitia in eastern Crete on the way. It is a conventional Blue Star ferry working the long line between Crete and Rhodes, so there are cabins, indoor seating and a vehicle deck. Kassos is the first Dodecanese call after leaving Crete.
Kassos is a small, bare island south of Karpathos and one of the least visited in Greece. The port and capital is Fry on the north coast, a modest harbour town with a few tavernas and rooms and not much else. Visitors come for genuinely quiet island life, a handful of beaches and the caves at Ellinokamara and Selai inland.
Sailings run a couple of times a week, and outside the summer the gaps widen considerably. The current timetable and fares are shown in the table below. Kassos also has a small airport with flights from Rhodes and Karpathos, which is the usual fallback when the ferry days do not line up.
Heraklion to Kassos Ferry Fares
Official maximum fares on subsidised sailings
These are ceilings set by ministerial decision for public-service (PSO) sailings, quoted net of VAT and port dues. They are the most an operator may charge on a subsidised departure, not a fare on sale, and they do not apply to commercial sailings on the same route.
| Ticket type | Category | Maximum, net | Valid to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger, conventional ferry | passenger | €15.80 | 2027-04-30 |
| Passenger, conventional ferry (vessel <10y) | passenger | €18.96 | 2027-04-30 |
| Passenger, high-speed | passenger | €31.60 | 2027-04-30 |
| Car up to 4.25m | vehicle | €46.54 | 2027-04-30 |
Weekly Heraklion to Kassos 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 | 04:00 | 09:05 | 5h 05m | 2026-08-20 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 05:30 | 10:30 | 5h | 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 Heraklion to Kassos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 04:00 | 09:05 | 5h 05m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 05:30 | 10:30 | 5h | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 04:00 | 09:05 | 5h 05m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 05:30 | 10:30 | 5h | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Heraklion to Kassos?
Ferries from Heraklion (Crete) to Kassos (Fry) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday and 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 Heraklion to Kassos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Heraklion (Crete) to Kassos (Fry) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 August 2026, at 04:00. Departures fall on Thursday and Saturday.
How many ferries run from Heraklion to Kassos this week?
2 sailings from Heraklion (Crete) to Kassos (Fry) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Heraklion to Kassos?
Scheduled departures from Heraklion (Crete) to Kassos (Fry) leave at 04:00 and 05:30.
How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Kassos?
The fastest crossing from Heraklion (Crete) to Kassos (Fry) takes 5h and the slowest 5h 05m.
Which ferry companies operate the Heraklion to Kassos route?
The Heraklion (Crete) to Kassos (Fry) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Heraklion to Kassos ferry
- Arrive at Heraklion port at least 45 minutes before departure if you already hold an e-ticket – if you are travelling with a car, allow 60 to 90 minutes, as vehicles queue and board separately from foot passengers.
- Buy your ferry ticket online in advance rather than at the port – ticket kiosks at Heraklion only open a few hours before each departure, and Santorini's high-speed services sell out in summer.
- For the Santorini day-boats, SeaJets asks passengers to be at the terminal 30 minutes before sailing – expect heavy congestion and longer check-in queues on summer mornings.
- Some operators offer promotional fares in spring and autumn to fill sailings – worth checking their websites directly if you are travelling outside peak season.
- Many island businesses (restaurants, hotels, excursion boats) close entirely from October to April; factor this in before planning an off-season island stay.
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