Iraklia – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
Iraklia – Athens (Piraeus)
Ferry to Athens
provides the ferry from Iraklia to Athens (Piraeus). Iraklia Athens (Piraeus) ferries cost between £48 and £229, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Iraklia Athens (Piraeus) ferries.
The first Iraklia Athens (Piraeus) ferry typically departs from Iraklia at around 07:55. The last ferry usually departs at 08:25.
The Iraklia Athens (Piraeus) ferry trip can take around 7 hours 20 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 7 hours 15 minutes with . Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 2 weekly sailings from Iraklia to Athens (Piraeus) provided by . Timetables can change from season to season.
Iraklia Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices typically range between £48* and £229*. The average price is typically £120*. The cheapest Iraklia Athens (Piraeus) ferry prices start from £48*. The average price for a foot passenger is £96*. The average price for a car is £264*.
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 October 25.
The distance between Iraklia to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 143.7 miles (231.3km) or 125 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Iraklia and Athens (Piraeus).
No, currently ferry operators do not allow foot passengers to sail between Iraklia and Athens (Piraeus).
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Iraklia to Athens (Piraeus).
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| Iraklia - Athens (Piraeus) Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination | Athens | |
| Average Price | £120 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 7 h 20 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 7 h 15 m | |
| First Ferry | 07:55 | |
| Last Ferry | 08:25 | |
| Distance | 125 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 October 2025.
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The small Greek island of Iraklia is one of the Cyclades group of islands and is located in the Aegean Sea. It measures around 18 sq. km and lies between the island of Naxos and the island of Ios, and is close to the islands of Schoinoussa, Koufonisi, Donoussa and Keros which together for the Small Cyclades group of islands. The island has many artefacts that have been found confirming that ancient settlements and tomb were located on the island. Finds include evidence of the Early Cycladic civilisation (3rd millennium BC) and the ruins of the temples of the Goddess Luck and the Goddess Zeus, dating back to the 4th - 2nd century BC. The islands coastal terrain, characterised by coves and naturally formed caves, were good hiding places for pirates and smugglers during the Turkish Occupation.
Agios Georgios is the island's port from which ferries operate to Piraeus with a crossing time of between 8 and 10 hours, depending on route. Ferry services are also available to the other islands of the Small Cyclades and also to Naxos and Amorgos.
The Greek city and port of Piraeus is one of the largest ports in the whole of the Mediterranean, and the third largest in the world, and has become a major hub for the ferry network that spans the Aegean Sea. Piraeus is an important city in its own right despite the fact that it is frequently considered to be a suburb of Athens, the Greek capital, which is only a very short distance away. Despite its proximity to Athens, Piraeus' waterfront has its own distinct appearance and visitors will see that the most appealing parts of the city are located around its eastern quarter, alongside both Mikrolimano Harbour and Zea Marina. A popular event in Piraeus is the Ecocinema International Film Festival which is held annually in late February and is where a number of films are screened at the Atticon Cinema and the Cineac Cinema, which are both located in the city's Town Hall Square.
Full of restaurants, bars and nightclubs, the waterfront district was greatly redeveloped in time for the Athens Olympics and as a result a new harbour front promenade was created that is lined with trees and passes the medieval city walls. The walls serve as a reminder and as an insight into the city's rich past.
