Heraklion – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Heraklion – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Heraklion and Karpathos. Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos. Heraklion Karpathos ferries cost between $64 and $494, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Heraklion Karpathos ferry typically departs Heraklion at about 04:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:15.
Ferries from Heraklion to Karpathos sail in around 6 hours 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 6 hours 5 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Heraklion to Karpathos provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Heraklion to Karpathos typically range between $63* and $492*. On average the Heraklion Karpathos ferry is $121*. The cheapest Heraklion Karpathos ferry prices start from $63*. The average price for a foot passenger is $93*. The average price for a car is $483*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Heraklion to Karpathos is approximately 144 miles (231km) or 125 nautical miles.
Yes, Heraklion Karpathos ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Heraklion and Karpathos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Heraklion and Karpathos use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Heraklion Karpathos ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Heraklion to Karpathos.
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| Crete (Heraklion) - Karpathos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$92* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 31m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 6h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 04:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 05:30 | |
| Distance | 124 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.
An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.
Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.
The Greek island of Karpathos lies in the Aegean Sea and is the second largest of the Dodecanese group of islands. The island sits between the neighbouring islands of Crete and Rhodes and is widely regarded as being one of the most spectacular of all the Greek islands. Unlike many of its neighbours, and probably as a result of its relatively remote location, Karpathos only began to develop in the last couple of decades. However, the development that has taken place is largely restricted to the southern parts of the island. The northern and central parts of the island have retained their authenticity and are largely unspoilt, with pretty little villages that seem miles away from tourism. Perhaps the island's most famous features are its beaches with golden sand and crystal clear waters. The island is popular with families and also with hikers who like to explore the many trekking paths that criss cross the island.
Ferries from Karpathos depart to the ports of Piraeus, Rhodes, Heraklion, Milos, Anafi, Sitia, Santorini, Chalki and Kasos.
