Ios – Naxos

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Ios – Naxos

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Ferry from Ios to Naxos

The Ios Naxos ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies: Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Ios Naxos ferries take around 45 minutes. The ferry costs between £39 and £194, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Ios to Naxos.

Ios Naxos Ferry Times

The first Ios Naxos ferry typically departs from Ios at around 08:10. The last ferry usually departs at 20:30.

How long is the ferry from Ios to Naxos?

The Ios Naxos ferry trip can take around 45 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 40 minutes with SeaJets. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Ios Naxos Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 15 weekly sailings from Ios to Naxos provided by Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.

Blue Star Ferries provide 5 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 14 sailings weekly.

Ios Naxos Ferry Prices

Ios Naxos ferry prices typically range between £39* and £194*. The average price is typically £77*. The cheapest Ios Naxos ferry prices start from £39*. The average price for a foot passenger is £77*. The average price for a car is £190*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

How far is it from Ios to Naxos?

The distance between Ios to Naxos is approximately 24.9 miles (40.1km) or 22 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Ios Naxos ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Ios and Naxos. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Ios and Naxos.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Ios to Naxos?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets ferries between Ios and Naxos.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Ios to Naxos?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Ios to Naxos with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

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Ios - Naxos Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets
Average Price £211*
Average Weekly Sailings 2
Average Sailing Duration 54m
Fastest Sailing Duration 40m
First Ferry 11:20
Last Ferry 16:40
Distance 21 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

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Ios Guide

Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Ios is located in the Aegean Sea and lies around mid way between the island of Naxos and the island of Santorini. The island's terrain is characterised by hills and cliffs that lead down to the sea on most sides of the island. Located on the north west coast is the island's port which is only a short distance from the village of Chora. The trip between Chora and the port can be made on foot which will take you along a steep donkey path, and takes around 15 minutes. The village is characterised by narrow paths and streets most of which have now been taken over by bars, restaurants, shops and night clubs to cater for tourists.

There are ferries from the island's port to Piraeus and Rafina with a crossing time of between 4 1/2 hours and 8 hours, depending on ferry type, route and destination. During the summer months Ios is also connected by ferry to the other islands of the Cyclades.


Naxos Guide

Naxos is a Greek island that lies in the Aegean Sea and is part of the Cyclades group of islands. The island has a rich and interesting history and has been ruled by a number of different civilisations during its history, including the Byzantine, Frankish and Venetians, all of which have left their mark on the island. The island has a flourishing agricultural economy thanks to its fertile terrain and visitors will see both olives and grapes being grown.

Popular attractions on the island, aside from its lovely beaches, tend to focus around Hora and include the Venetian Castle. Also popular with visitors are the island's villages, with one of the largest being Filoti which is situated next to Mount Zeus and Apiranthos which is next to Mount Fanari. Another popular way to spend time on the island is to take to one of the many trails on the island and to go hiking into the mountains.

The island's port is also located in Chora. From the port ferries depart to Piraeus (Athens) and to the other islands in the Cyclades.

Ios to Naxos
Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 31/03/2025 and 06/04/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 10:55 12:15 1 hour 20 minutes Sun
Blue Star Ferries 14:20 17:45 3 hours 25 minutes Mon, Wed, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 16:40 17:45 1 hour 5 minutes Thu, Sat

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