Syros – Heraklion

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Syros – Heraklion

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Ferry from Syros to Heraklion

SeaJets provides the ferry from Syros to Heraklion. Syros Heraklion ferries cost between £83 and £389, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Syros Heraklion ferries.

Syros Heraklion Ferry Times

The first Syros Heraklion ferry typically departs from Syros at around 09:15. The last ferry usually departs at 11:55.

How long is the ferry from Syros to Heraklion?

The Syros Heraklion ferry trip can take around 6 hours 15 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 5 hours 10 minutes with SeaJets. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Syros Heraklion Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 12 weekly sailings from Syros to Heraklion provided by SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.

Syros Heraklion Ferry Prices

Syros Heraklion ferry prices typically range between £83* and £389*. The average price is typically £166*. The cheapest Syros Heraklion ferry prices start from £83*. The average price for a foot passenger is £160*. The average price for a car is £381*.

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.

How far is it from Syros to Heraklion?

The distance between Syros to Heraklion is approximately 132.0 miles (212.4km) or 115 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Syros Heraklion ferry?

Yes, SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Syros and Heraklion. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Syros and Heraklion.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Syros to Heraklion?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with SeaJets ferries between Syros and Heraklion.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Syros to Heraklion?

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Syros to Heraklion.

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Syros - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 1
Operators SeaJets
Average Price £165*
Average Weekly Sailings 5
Average Sailing Duration 6h 40m
Fastest Sailing Duration 5h 10m
First Ferry 09:15
Last Ferry 11:40
Distance 114 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

Syros to Heraklion Ferry Most Popular Questions

Syros Guide

The Greek island of Syros is one of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea, around 145 km to the south east of Athens, the Greek capital. The island's history dates back to around the 3rd millennium BC, to the reign of Halandriani and Kastri. Artefacts excavated on the island show that there must have been a metalwork laboratory on the island which it is thought had a commercial relationship with Asia Minor. During the 6th century BC, the island was occupied by the Samians, when many of the island's inhabitants moved to the island. The important physician and philosopher, Pherecydis was born on the island during this period and later went to Samos and became Pythagoras' teacher.

In addition to the island's beauty, Syros has a thriving cultural scene and a love of the arts. Tourists should take the time to visit the island's museums and galleries in addition to strolling through pretty village streets or lazing on the beach.

From the island's port there are ferry services to Rafina and Piraeus by both conventional or high speed ferry. Syros is also connected to all of the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, Crete, Thessaloniki and Skiathos.


Heraklion Guide

Located on the Greek island of Crete, Heraklion is the island's largest city and is one of the main urban centres in Greece. The city can trace its history back to at least the 9th century AD when its development began and then later came under the influence of the Arabs, the Venetians and the Ottomans. Popular sites in the city with tourists include the fortification walls that are essentially the boundary of the old city. These were first built by the Arabs and then reinforced by the Venetians. From the seven bastions, only the Martinengo bastion survives to this day and is where visitors will find the tomb of the renowned writer N. Kazantzakis, overlooking the city. The city was also a venue during the 2004 Olympic Games, and hosted games of the football tournament.

Located in the city's old port, visitors can still see the vaulted tarsanades where ships used to be built and also the 16th century Koule Fortress. From the port, ferries depart to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also ferry services to the Greek mainland port of Piraeus.

Syros to Heraklion
Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 31/03/2025 and 06/04/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
SeaJets 11:40 17:55 6 hours 15 minutes Mon, Sat, Sun

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