The distance between Astypalaia and Heraklion is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Astypalaia to Heraklion by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Heraklion → Astypalaia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Astypalaia (JTY) to Heraklion (HER).
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+ 1 othersTake a ferry to Naxos and then to Heraklion.
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There are several options for getting from Astypalaia to Heraklion by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Astypalaia and Heraklion is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (108 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Astypalaia and Heraklion by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Astypalaia to Heraklion is to fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Astypalaia and Heraklion is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Astypalaia and Heraklion. We recommend that you fly from Astypalaia (JTY) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Astypalaia and Heraklion. We recommend that you fly from Astypalaia (JTY) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Astypalaia and Heraklion. The ferry typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
Blue Star Ferries and Seajets run the ferry services between Astypalaia and Heraklion. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Astypalaia and Heraklion. Flights depart from Astypalaia (JTY) and arrive at Heraklion (HER) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Astypalaia to Heraklion. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Astypalaia to Heraklion typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Astypalaia (JTY) and and arrive into Heraklion (HER).
The closest major airport to Heraklion is Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Heraklion. Sitia Airport (JSH) (JSH) and Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Astypalaia to Heraklion. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naxos and then to Heraklion. instead which will take 8h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Astypalaia to Heraklion is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 10m | €140($140) | every 10 mins | 582km (362 miles) |
Ferry | 8h 30m | €135($135) | 4 times a week | 331km (206 miles) |
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Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Heraklion offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.