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Heraklion to Piraeus: fly + ferry

Piraeus has no airport. Fly from Heraklion to Thira (JTR), nonstop, then it's 5 km to Athinios Port and a 4h 45m – 7h 45m fast ferry (Blue Star Ferries and SeaJets) — about 6h 22m door to door.

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How to get from Heraklion to Piraeus

Piraeus has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.

1Via Thira (JTR) ~6h 22m door to door
  1. Fly Heraklion → ThiraNonstop · 0h 39m
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  2. Transfer to Athinios Port5 km · about 0h 28m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Santorini (Thira) → Athens (Piraeus)4h 45m – 7h 45m · fast boats · Blue Star Ferries, SeaJetsUp to 8 sailings daily in high season
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
319 km198 miles
Journey time
6h 22mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
NonePiraeus vs Heraklion
Currency in Piraeus
EUR
Airports
HER → JTR + ferry

Flights from Heraklion to Piraeus: questions answered

How do you get from Heraklion to Piraeus?
Piraeus has no airport. Fly from Heraklion to Thira (JTR), nonstop, then it's 5 km to Athinios Port and a 4h 45m – 7h 45m fast ferry (Blue Star Ferries and SeaJets) — about 6h 22m door to door.
Is there an airport on Piraeus?
No. The nearest airport is Thira (JTR), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Piraeus?
Santorini (Thira) to Athens (Piraeus) takes 4h 45m – 7h 45m, up to 8 sailings daily in high season. Operators: Blue Star Ferries and SeaJets.
How far is Thira airport from the ferry?
About 5 km to Athinios Port, roughly 0h 28m by taxi or transfer.

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