Heraklion – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Heraklion – Karpathos
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
The Heraklion Karpathos ferry route connects Crete to the Dodecanese Islands and is currently available to book with 1 ferry company throughout the year. Anek Lines provide 2 sailings per week with an average crossing time of 8 hours and 5 minutes depending on weather conditions. The distance between Heraklion ferry port and Karpathos ferry port is approximately 102 nautical miles (189km), making it a vital transport link for passengers travelling around Greece.
Unfortunately, there is not a high speed ferry from Crete to Karpathos. However, conventional ferries are still able to transport passengers in a fast time, reaching speeds of up to 21 knots.
Choose between 2 ferries from Heraklion to Karpathos each week with Direct Ferries and find the most convenient for your journey. Passengers can currently bring their cars onboard this ferry route. However, please keep in mind that only 1 vehicle is allowed per booking.
Prices for the ferry to Karpathos from Heraklion might change depending on the season you wish to travel. The cheapest ferry tickets are usually available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry discounts.
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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 | $61* | |
| 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.
