Is it better to fly or ferry from Santorini to Crete?

The fastest and most practical way to hop between Santorini and Crete is by ferry. Many different ferry companies operate the line between the Santorini Thira Port and the Heraklion Port on Crete. If you don't wish to travel by water, it is possible to fly from Santorini to Crete.



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Getting Around the Greek Islands Keep in mind that sailings can be cancelled because of bad weather (more likely off-season). To save time, consider flying. Compared with boats, flights are less likely to be delayed or cancelled, tend to offer more frequent connections, and are much faster — but often more expensive.

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The ferry crossing from Santorini to Crete is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Santorini to Crete ferry duration can range between 1 hour 45 minutes and 6 hours 20 minutes depending on the operator you are sailing with.

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Crete is Greece's largest island—just driving from one end to the other makes for a five-hour journey, and there's much to do and see in between. If you want to experience all Crete has to offer, plan to spend a full week exploring its monasteries, olive groves, towns, and coast.

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But flight-free travel isn't just greener – it's often cheaper, too. For mid-distance journeys, a trip by car (and, if needs be, ferry) tends to cost a lot less per passenger than even the budget-est of budget flights. EVs can be a bit more expensive to hire than petrol and diesel cars, but are far cheaper to run.

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You can book your ferry in Greece online (through a website or a mobile app) or buy them from a ticket office at the port. However, it's better to book your ferry tickets online as you avoid the long queues while also getting the best ferry price.

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One of the most common ways to start island-hopping is to take the fast ferry from Heraklion in Crete to Santorini - a journey of only 2 hours.

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Santorini is the top tourist destination in Greece and is world-famous for its unique natural beauty. The caldera with the white villages on top, the sunken volcano, and the charming sunset make it a popular place for vacation. In brief, we recommend staying 3 to 5 days in order to visit as many places as possible.

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The Aegean Sea can be unpredictable when it comes to weather, and while the summer months (July, August) often see the meltemi winds, which can result in rough seas and ferry cancellations, the end of October is generally calmer. However, weather conditions can still vary.

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Generally speaking, hotels in Crete are slightly cheaper than those in Santorini because they're popular among locals, and there are simply more. Crete's high supply and high demand keep prices relatively low, while Santorini's limited supply and extremely high demand increase rates significantly.

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Getting around the Greek Islands The easiest – and cheapest – way to get around the Greek Islands is by taking the Greek ferries, which can cost as little as 7 Euros. What is this? There are multiple ferry companies offering passenger services around the Greek Islands.

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Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Santorini (Thira) to Crete Heraklion. But we found flights with one or more stops from $117.

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It lies around 6 km southeast of Fira and 6 km from the main ferry port (Athinios) that serves ferries to many Greek islands (Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, and more). The travel distance between the airport of Santorini and pretty much any location on the island is approximately 10-20 minutes by car.

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There is 14,5% tax levied on each ticket and then 13% VAT. One of the ferries' major cost is fuel. and its price doubled since last year. There are 74 long distance ferries in Greece, 53 “conventional” and 21 “fast” (ie catamarans) ferries.

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Chania Town is probably the most beautiful town in Crete. The Old Town of Chania, with the evident Medieval style, is a wonderful place to walk around, lined up with elegant Venetian mansions.

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