What is the cheapest way to get from Santorini caldera to Heraklion?

The cheapest way to get from Santorini caldera to Heraklion is to fly which costs €70 - €170 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Santorini caldera to Heraklion?

The fastest way to get from Santorini caldera to Heraklion is to fly which takes 51 min and costs €70 - €170.

Is there a direct ferry between Santorini caldera and Heraklion?

No, there is no direct ferry from Santorini caldera to Heraklion. However, there are services departing from Thira Santorini Port and arriving at Heraklion Port via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Santorini caldera to Heraklion?

The distance between Santorini caldera and Heraklion is 124 km.

How do I travel from Santorini caldera to Heraklion without a car?

The best way to get from Santorini caldera to Heraklion without a car is to car ferry which takes 1h 43m and costs €90 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Santorini caldera to Heraklion?

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Santorini caldera to Heraklion, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Heraklion?

There are 3118+ hotels available in Heraklion.

Santorini caldera to Heraklion - 3 ways to travel via plane, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Santorini caldera to Heraklion by plane, car ferry, or shuttle

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Fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)plane JTR - HER
51 min
€71–163
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Portcarferry
1h 43m
€93–177
Fly to Chania International Airport, Private transfer
1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)plane JTR - CHQ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chania - Airport to Heraklionshuttle
4h 40m
€209–419

Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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Distance: 123.5 km
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Santorini caldera, Greece and Heraklion, Greece?

Aegean Airlines flies from Santorini (JTR) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Seajets operates a car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port 6 times a week. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 1h 35m.

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