Naxos – Iraklia
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Naxos – Iraklia
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
The Naxos Iraklia ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies: Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines. Naxos Iraklia ferries take around 1 hour 30 minutes. The ferry costs between £13 and £73, 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 Naxos to Iraklia.
The first Naxos Iraklia ferry typically departs from Naxos at around 00:50. The last ferry usually departs at 14:30.
The Naxos Iraklia ferry trip can take around 1 hour 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 55 minutes with Blue Star Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 9 weekly sailings from Naxos to Iraklia provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 6 sailings weekly. Small Cyclades Lines provide 6 sailings weekly.
Naxos Iraklia ferry prices typically range between £13* and £73*. The average price is typically £14*. The cheapest Naxos Iraklia ferry prices start from £13*. The average price for a foot passenger is £14*.
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.
The distance between Naxos to Iraklia is approximately 16.7 miles (26.9km) or 15 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Naxos and Iraklia. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Naxos and Iraklia.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines ferries between Naxos and Iraklia.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Naxos to Iraklia with Blue Star Ferries. 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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| Naxos - Iraklia Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | £17* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 27m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 55m | |
| First Ferry | 00:55 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:55 | |
| Distance | 14 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The Greek island of Naxos is part of the Cyclades group of islands that lie in the Aegean Sea. Naxos City, or Chora, is the island's largest town and capital and is built amphitheatrically on the island's west coast. It is also home to one of the biggest ports in the Aegean Sea. The town is popular with tourists and as a result there are many bars, restaurants and cafes to cater for them. The small island of Palatia, which extends from the mainland of Naxos, is the town's emblem. Located on the small island is Portara, which is a monument resembling a door standing alone, without any walls attached to either side. A visit to Portara is advisable, especially after your swim, whilst the sun is setting.
The island is also well known for its food and for producing the famous Naxian potatoes, wine, Kitron liquor productions and the popular cheese called Graviera. There are many restaurants located throughout the island serving local produce to the many tourists who visit.
From the island's port ferries depart to Piraeus (Athens) and to the other islands in the Cyclades.
The small Greek island of Iraklia is located at the western edge of the Small Eastern Cyclades group of islands and only has around 100 inhabitants. The island is characterised by hills, thick vegetation, clear waters with the od shipwreck on the sea floor, and scenic bays which all combine to make it one of the most unspoilt islands of the Cyclades. For nature lovers the island is home to the Mediterranean seal and the marine turtle, Caretta Caretta. The island only has two villages. Ayios Georgios, which is home to the island's harbour, and Panayia.
Perhaps because the island is so small its history remains largely unknown with speculation that is may have been a Minoan settlement in the 2nd century BC, as there is an similar city in Crete. Under Venetian and Ottoman rule, the island paid taxes but it seems that it was the only obligation the Iraklians had.
From the island's port there are ferries available that depart to the Port of Piraeus with a crossing time of between 8 and 10 hours, depending on itinerary. There are also ferry services to the other islands of the Small Cyclades and to Naxos and Amorgos.
