How to travel from Heraklion to Icaria, Greece

The distance between Heraklion and Icaria is around 377km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Heraklion to Icaria 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 IcariaHeraklion if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Heraklion (HER) to Ikaria Island (JIK).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Ag. Kirykos.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heraklion and Icaria

There are several options for getting from Heraklion to Icaria by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Heraklion and Icaria is around 377km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Heraklion and Icaria by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Heraklion to Icaria is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Heraklion and Icaria is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Heraklion and Icaria. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Heraklion and Icaria. We recommend that you fly from Heraklion (HER) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 2h 20m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Heraklion and Icaria. The ferry typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice a week.

Seajets and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Heraklion and Icaria. Ferries run twice a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Heraklion and Icaria. Flights depart from Heraklion (HER) and arrive at Ikaria Island (JIK) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Heraklion to Icaria. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Heraklion to Icaria typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Heraklion (HER) and and arrive into Ikaria Island (JIK).

The closest major airport to Icaria is Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Icaria. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Heraklion to Icaria. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Ag. Kirykos. instead which will take 6h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Heraklion to Icaria is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

How do I get from Heraklion to Icaria

Compare travel optionsbetween Heraklion and Icaria

Transport options from Heraklion to Icaria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
€180($180)
once daily536km (333 miles)
Ferry
6h 30m
€135($135)
twice a week377km (234 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Heraklion and Icaria

Airlines

Ferry operators

Airports near Icaria

The following major airports near Icaria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

JIK
Ikaria Airport (JIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Icaria
LRS
Leros Airport (LRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Icaria
SMI
Samos International Airport (SMI)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Icaria