Ferry from Sitia (Crete) to Chalki (Halki)
6h 35m · from €18.00 · 1 operator
Sitia to Chalki at a glance
Ferries from Sitia (Crete) to Chalki (Halki) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. Departures in that window are at 08:30. The crossing takes 6h 35m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €18.00. There are sailings on Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 31 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Standard ticket | €18.00 | 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.
Sitia to Chalki Route Map
The Blue Star Chios runs from Sitia in eastern Crete to Chalki in around six and a half hours, calling at Kassos and Karpathos on the way. Fares start around €18. It is a conventional ferry with cabins and lounges, working the long line that links Crete with Rhodes through the southern Dodecanese.
Chalki is a tiny island off the west coast of Rhodes with only a few hundred permanent residents. The single settlement, Emborio, doubles as the port, its pastel-painted neoclassical houses wrapped around a small harbour. There is very little development, no real road network and not much to do beyond swimming, walking and long meals, which is precisely what people come for.
Ferries call here about once a week on this route, so it is worth checking your return before committing. Current departures and fares are shown in the table below. The short local crossing from Skala Kamirou on Rhodes is far more frequent and is how most visitors arrive.
Sitia to Chalki Ferry Fares
Tickets from €18.00.
Weekly Sitia to Chalki 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 | 08:30 | 15:05 | 6h 35m | 2026-08-22 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing |
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Hiring a car
Do you need a car in Sitia?
Yes, a car is genuinely useful here. Sitia sits about 130km, roughly two hours' drive, east of Heraklion, on the quieter side of Crete. A limited KTEL bus reaches the palm forest at Vai (28km) in summer, but a car gives easier access to Toplou Monastery and Sitia's beaches. Rental offices operate in Sitia town and at the small local airport; compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Sitia to Chalki between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 08:30 | 15:05 | 6h 35m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 08:30 | 15:05 | 6h 35m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Sitia to Chalki?
Ferries from Sitia (Crete) to Chalki (Halki) 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 Sitia to Chalki today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Sitia (Crete) to Chalki (Halki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 29 August 2026, at 08:30. Departures fall on Saturday.
How many ferries run from Sitia to Chalki this week?
1 sailing from Sitia (Crete) to Chalki (Halki) is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Sitia to Chalki?
Scheduled departures from Sitia (Crete) to Chalki (Halki) leave at 08:30.
How long is the ferry from Sitia to Chalki?
The crossing from Sitia (Crete) to Chalki (Halki) takes 6h 35m.
How much does the Sitia to Chalki ferry cost?
Published fares for the Sitia (Crete) to Chalki (Halki) ferry start from €18.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Sitia to Chalki route?
The Sitia (Crete) to Chalki (Halki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Sitia to Chalki ferry
- The outdoor deck of a large overnight ferry at 02:00 under a clear Aegean sky is genuinely spectacular – set an alarm if you want to see it.
- Watch for swell forecasts as well as wind speed – residual swell from a previous day's storm can make a crossing rough even when current wind is light.
- If your crossing is rough and you have children who feel unwell, the best remedy is fresh air on the lee side of the deck and a light ginger biscuit.
- Economy deck class is the cheapest option and perfectly comfortable on short crossings – you have access to indoor seating, outside decks, and all onboard facilities.
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