The distance between Chíos and Heraklion is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chíos to Heraklion by plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Heraklion → Chíos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Chios (JKH) to Heraklion (HER).
Take a ferry to Mykonos then Santorini and then to Heraklion.
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There are several options for getting from Chíos to Heraklion by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 1h 55m.
The distance between Chíos and Heraklion is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Chíos and Heraklion by plane.
The quickest way to get from Chíos to Heraklion is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Chíos and Heraklion is to fly which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Chíos and Heraklion. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chíos and Heraklion. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 1h 55m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Chíos and Heraklion. The ferry typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once a week.
Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Chíos and Heraklion. Ferries run once a week and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Chíos and Heraklion. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and arrive at Heraklion (HER) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Chíos to Heraklion. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 1h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Chíos to Heraklion typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) 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 Chíos to Heraklion. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 1h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chíos to Heraklion is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 55m | €135($135) | every 10 mins | 512km (318 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 7h 10m | €240($240) | once a week | 396km (246 miles) |
Ferry via Mykonos | 12h 45m | €205($205) | once a week | 572km (355 miles) |
Hellenic Seaways
Aegean Airlines
Sky Express
The following major airports near Heraklion offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.