There are 4 ways to get from Crete to Astypálaia by car ferry, ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, ferry via Naxos
best- Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Naxoscarferry
- Take the ferry from Naxos to Astypaleaferry Bsf
8h 41m€124–279Car ferry, ferry
cheapest- Take the carferry from Heraklion Port to Amorgós Katapolacarferry
- Take the carferry from Amorgós Katapola to Aegialicarferry
- Take the ferry from Aegiali to Astypaleaferry Bsf
10h 56m€102–219Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
- Fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Astypalaia (JTY)plane HER - JTY
9h 54m€111–293Fly from Chania International Airport
- Fly from Chania International Airport (CHQ) to Astypalaia (JTY)plane CHQ - JTY
11h 57m€223–381
Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Astypalaia (JTY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Crete to Astypálaia is to car ferry and ferry which costs €100 - €220 and takes 10h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Crete to Astypálaia is to car ferry and ferry via Naxos which takes 8h 41m and costs €120 - €280.
No, there is no direct ferry from Crete to Astypálaia. However, there are services departing from Heraklion Port and arriving at Astypalea via Naxos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
The distance between Crete and Astypálaia is 401 km.
The best way to get from Crete to Astypálaia without a car is to car ferry and ferry via Naxos which takes 8h 41m and costs €120 - €280.
It takes approximately 8h 41m to get from Crete to Astypálaia, including transfers.
There are 144+ hotels available in Astypálaia.
What companies run services between Crete, Greece and Astypálaia, Greece?
Sky Express and Aegean Airlines fly from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) to Astypalaia (JTY) once daily.
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Astypalaia via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–420
Flights from Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” to Astypalaia via Thessaloniki, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–270
Flights from Chania International Airport to Astypalaia via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–450
- Phone
- +30 210 710 7 710
- [email protected]
- Website
- Seajets
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Naxos
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–180
- Website
- Seajets
Car ferry from Heraklion Port to Amorgós Katapola
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–170
- Website
- Seajets
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Naxos to Astypalea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Aegiali to Astypalea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–35
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
- Phone
- +302285023330
- [email protected]
- Website
- Small Cyclades Lines
Car ferry from Amorgós Katapola to Aegiali
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6
- Website
- Small Cyclades Lines
Want to know more about travelling around Greece
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Getting around the Cyclades
Read the travel guide