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Athens (Piraeus)
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There are around 2 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia. The Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia ferry is operated by
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia typically depart from Athens (Piraeus) at around 06:45. The average sailing time of a Iraklia Athens (Piraeus) ferry is approximately 7h 1m.
Ferry prices for Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia ferries typically range between €71* and €345*. The average price is around €160*. The cheapest ferry prices from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia start from €36*. The average price for a foot passenger is €114*. The average price for a car ferry is €300*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia is approximately 143.7 miles (231.2km), or 124.8 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries offer a car ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Iraklia.
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia with Blue Star Ferries.
| Athens (Piraeus) - Iraklia Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | 203 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 7h 1m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 6h 25m | |
| First Ferry | 06:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:30 | |
| Distance | 124 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-04-02.
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
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.
Timetables between 15/04/2024 and 21/04/2024
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
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| Blue Star Ferries | 17:30 | 02:00 | 8 hours 30 minutes | Mon |
| Blue Star Ferries | 18:30 | 01:50 | 7 hours 20 minutes | Sat |
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