The distance between Mykonos and Heraklion is around 260km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Mykonos 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 → Mykonos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Heraklion (HER).
Take a ferry to Heraklion.
There are several options for getting from Mykonos to Heraklion by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).
The distance between Mykonos and Heraklion is around 260km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Mykonos and Heraklion by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Mykonos to Heraklion is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Mykonos and Heraklion is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Mykonos and Heraklion. We recommend that you fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mykonos and Heraklion. We recommend that you fly from Mykonos (JMK) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Mykonos and Heraklion. The ferry typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.
Golden Star Ferries run the ferry services between Mykonos and Heraklion. Ferries run once daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Mykonos and Heraklion. Flights depart from Mykonos (JMK) and arrive at Heraklion (HER) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Mykonos to Heraklion. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 1h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Mykonos to Heraklion typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Mykonos (JMK) 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 Mykonos to Heraklion. We recommend that you take a ferry to Heraklion. instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mykonos to Heraklion is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 50m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 449km (279 miles) |
Ferry | 4h 45m | €95($95) | once daily | 260km (162 miles) |
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The following major airports near Heraklion offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.