Getting from Agistri to Heraklion

If you are heading to Heraklion from Agistri you are making your way from a small pine-covered island in the Saronic Gulf to the capital of Crete, with the Palace of Knossos just 5 kilometres from the city centre and one of the finest archaeological museums in Greece.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Agistri to Heraklion. The most practical ferry approach is to take the Saronic ferry from Agistri to Piraeus, which takes around 55 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes, and then board the overnight Piraeus to Heraklion ferry, which departs around 9pm and arrives in the early morning after around 8 to 9 hours. It is comfortable with cabins available and saves a night's accommodation. Total journey time by this route is around 10 to 11 hours.

Getting there by air

Heraklion has an international airport with daily connections from Athens. Taking the Saronic ferry from Agistri to Piraeus, the metro to Athens Airport and flying to Heraklion takes around 50 minutes in the air. Total travel time is around 4 to 5 hours and is the most practical approach for most travelers.

Your best option

Take the Saronic ferry from Agistri to Piraeus and fly to Heraklion via Athens. It is the fastest and most practical approach for most travelers. If you are traveling with a car, take the Saronic ferry from Agistri to Piraeus and board the overnight Piraeus to Heraklion ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to Crete and arrives in the morning ready to go.