The distance between Heraklion and Astypalaia is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Heraklion to Astypalaia 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 Astypalaia → Heraklion if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Heraklion (HER) to Astypalaia (JTY).
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+ 1 othersTake a ferry to Naxos and then to Astypalea.
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There are several options for getting from Heraklion to Astypalaia by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Heraklion and Astypalaia is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (108 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Heraklion and Astypalaia by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Heraklion to Astypalaia is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Heraklion and Astypalaia 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 Heraklion and Astypalaia. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heraklion and Astypalaia. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Heraklion and Astypalaia. The ferry typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
Seajets and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Heraklion and Astypalaia. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Heraklion and Astypalaia. Flights depart from Heraklion (HER) and arrive at Astypalaia (JTY) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Heraklion to Astypalaia. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Heraklion to Astypalaia typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Heraklion (HER) and and arrive into Astypalaia (JTY).
The closest major airport to Astypalaia is Astypalaia Airport (JTY) (JTY) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Astypalaia. Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) (JKL) and Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) 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 Heraklion to Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Naxos and then to Astypalea. instead which will take 8h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heraklion to Astypalaia is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 15m | €250($250) | every 10 mins | 582km (362 miles) |
Ferry | 8h 25m | €135($135) | 4 times a week | 331km (206 miles) |
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Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Astypalaia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.