The distance between Kalymnos and Heraklion is around 347km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kalymnos 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 → Kalymnos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kalymnos (JKL) to Heraklion (HER).
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Take a ferry to Kos then Santorini and then to Heraklion.
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There are several options for getting from Kalymnos to Heraklion by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Kalymnos and Heraklion is around 347km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Kalymnos and Heraklion by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kalymnos to Heraklion is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Kalymnos and Heraklion is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kalymnos and Heraklion. We recommend that you fly from Kalymnos (JKL) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 2hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kalymnos and Heraklion. We recommend that you fly from Kalymnos (JKL) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 2hrs.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kalymnos and Heraklion. The ferry typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once a week.
Dodekanisos Seaways, Hellenic Seaways, Seajets, Anek Ferries and Blue Star Ferries run the ferry services between Kalymnos and Heraklion. Ferries run once a week and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Kalymnos and Heraklion. Flights depart from Kalymnos (JKL) and arrive at Heraklion (HER) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Kalymnos to Heraklion. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Kalymnos to Heraklion typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Kalymnos (JKL) 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 Kalymnos to Heraklion. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kos then Santorini and then to Heraklion. instead which will take 7h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kalymnos to Heraklion is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2hrs | €150($150) | every 10 mins | 602km (374 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 7h 55m | €140($140) | once a week | 347km (215 miles) |
Ferry via Chalki | 15hrs | €90($90) | once a week | 423km (263 miles) |
Ferry via Kasos | 17hrs | €90($90) | once a week | 466km (290 miles) |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Hellenic Seaways
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The following major airports near Heraklion offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.