Ferry from Heraklion (Crete) to Kasos (Fry)
5h 10m to 5h 20m · from €18.00 · 1 operator
Kasos ferry port is located in the port town of Fry (Fri), on the north side of Kasos Island. Fry port guide.
Heraklion to Kasos at a glance
Ferries from Heraklion (Crete) to Kasos (Fry) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 02:20 and the latest is 04:50. The crossing takes between 5h 10m and 5h 20m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €18.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Thursday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 February 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €18.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €18.00 | Book now |
| AB42 Cabin | €32.50 | 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 27 February 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Heraklion to Kasos through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (2 or 3 times a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| December 2025 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| January 2026 | 10 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| February 2026 | 8 | 8 of 28 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| March 2026 | 7 | 7 of 31 | about twice a week |
| April 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| May 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| June 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| July 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| August 2026 | 11 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 11 | 8 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| October 2026 | 10 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Heraklion to Kasos Route Map
The Blue Star Chios covers Heraklion to Kasos 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. Kasos is the first Dodecanese call after leaving Crete.
Kasos 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. Kasos also has a small airport with flights from Rhodes and Karpathos, which is the usual fallback when the ferry days do not line up.
Weekly Heraklion to Kasos Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Heraklion.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 02:20 | |
| 04:50 |
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 27 February 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 5 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 02:20, latest 04:50. Fastest crossing 5h 10m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 02:20, latest 22:50. Fastest crossing 5h 10m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 02:20, latest 22:50. Fastest crossing 5h 10m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- February 2027: sails on 8 of the 27 days to 27 February, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 02:20, latest 04:50. Fastest crossing 5h 10m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
Heraklion to Kasos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €18.00 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 | €18.00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €39.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €39.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €39.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €39.50 |
| A22 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| A21 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €18.00 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €20.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
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 | 30 April 2027 |
| Passenger, conventional ferry (vessel <10y) | passenger | €18.96 | 30 April 2027 |
| Passenger, high-speed | passenger | €31.60 | 30 April 2027 |
| Car up to 4.25m | vehicle | €46.54 | 30 April 2027 |
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 Kasos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November | 04:50 | 10:10 | 5h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 19 November | 02:20 | 07:30 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 21 November | 04:50 | 10:10 | 5h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 26 November | 02:20 | 07:30 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Heraklion to Kasos?
Ferries from Heraklion (Crete) to Kasos (Fry) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 February 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Heraklion to Kasos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Heraklion (Crete) to Kasos (Fry) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 14 November 2026, at 04:50. Departures fall on Thursday and Saturday.
How many ferries run from Heraklion to Kasos this week?
2 sailings from Heraklion (Crete) to Kasos (Fry) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Heraklion to Kasos?
The first ferry from Heraklion (Crete) to Kasos (Fry) leaves at 02:20 and the last at 04:50.
How long is the ferry from Heraklion to Kasos?
The fastest crossing from Heraklion (Crete) to Kasos (Fry) takes 5h 10m and the slowest 5h 20m.
How much does the Heraklion to Kasos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Heraklion (Crete) to Kasos (Fry) ferry start from €18.00 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €32.50. Some departures on this route are subsidised public-service sailings, on which a ministerial decision sets the maximum passenger fare at €15.80 net of VAT and port dues. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Heraklion to Kasos route?
The Heraklion (Crete) to Kasos (Fry) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Heraklion to Kasos 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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