Donoussa – Iraklia

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Donoussa – Iraklia

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Ferry from Donoussa to Iraklia

There are around 2 weekly sailings from Donoussa to Iraklia. 3 ferry operators sail between Donoussa to Iraklia, these include SAOS Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines. Donoussa Iraklia Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest pricing and availability for your ferry trip.

Donoussa to Iraklia Ferry Times

Ferries from Donoussa to Iraklia typically depart from Donoussa at around 09:20. The average sailing time of a Iraklia Donoussa ferry is approximately 2h 5m.

Donoussa Iraklia Ferry Prices

Ferry prices for Donoussa Iraklia ferries typically range between €17* and €17*. The average price is around €17*. The cheapest ferry prices from Donoussa to Iraklia start from €10*. The average price for a foot passenger is €17*.

Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.

What is the distance between Donoussa and Iraklia?

The distance between Donoussa to Iraklia is approximately 26.8 miles (43.1km), or 23.3 nautical miles.

Is there a Donoussa Iraklia car ferry?

No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Donoussa and Iraklia

Are foot passengers allowed on the Donoussa Iraklia ferry?

Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Donoussa to Iraklia with SAOS Ferries, SeaJets, Small Cyclades Lines.

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Donoussa - Iraklia Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 3
Operators SAOS Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines
Average Price 17 €*
Average Weekly Sailings 2
Average Sailing Duration 2h 5m
First Ferry 09:20
Last Ferry 09:25
Distance 23 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.

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Donoussa Guide

Donoussa Ferry Port

The Greek island of Donoussa is one of the small smattering of landmasses that make up the Lesser Cyclades archipelago to the south of the Aegean Sea. As one of the smaller isles in the region, it has remained largely untouched by the blossoming tourism trade. Instead the island is a haven of tranquil beauty. Along the cliff-side coast are golden beaches hemmed by the cerulean shallows of the sea, while further inland lay rippling hills coloured by the verdant shades of Mediterranean shrubs. The main town of the island (also called Donoussa,) is comprised of narrow, twisting lanes and white-washed homes that speckle a steep rise on the western coast. The port here is found at the edge of the warm-watered bay that cuts a curve into the town’s central shoreline. It’s nothing more than an L-shaped pier featuring a private marina on one side and a ferry docking area on the other, meaning that food, drink and other refreshments can only be purchased from the town just a short walk away. Donoussa is no further than 6-miles away from any other point on the island, meaning that travelling to and from the port is easy. Just one road connects the town to the three others that line the southern edge of the region, a route that ends at the village of Kalotaritissa on the opposite coast. One ferry company currently operates at the port, offering trips to a variety of destinations along the Greek swathe of the Aegean Sea. Blue Star Ferries lines leave Donoussa a number of times throughout the week sailing the short distance to the island towns of Astypalea and Aegiali in the south and Naxos and Paros in the north. Another service makes the longer voyage to the major district of Piraeus on the coast of mainland Greece.


Iraklia Guide

Iraklia Ferry Port

Sandwiched between the party isles of Ios and Naxos in the Cyclades archipelago is the tiny Greek island of Iraklia, a destination oft-forgotten in the shadow of its larger neighbours. While the other islands fight for the spotlight, the few inhabitants of Iraklia have gone about their usual business; a business that hasn’t changed for decades. It comes as no surprise, then, that the island has retained its tranquil, rural charm. The isle’s landscape is shaped by rugged, shrub-covered hills that tumble towards the rocky coastline edging the sapphire surf of the Aegean Sea. Only a few, sparsely populated villages nestle between these untouched slopes; all flaunting the traditional white-walled stylings of Cycladic architecture. The port in Iraklia is found along the shores of a bay in the village of Agios Georgios, a small settlement by the island’s north-eastern corner. There are no passenger facilities here. Instead the port consists of just a single pier that extends from the edge of the village promenade and into the shallows of the bay. Those looking to buy food or drink before departure will find one or two cafes and stores between the twist of village streets that scale the surrounding hillsides. Due to the island’s largely remote nature and its lack of public transport, travelling to and from the port can prove difficult. Only the eastern half of the island is inhabited and just a few narrow, country roads connect the region’s three villages. Most of Iraklia can only be reached on foot, though settlements are no more than 2-miles away from each other. A number of short-distance ferry routes currently operate from the port throughout the week. Services hosted by Blue Star Ferries hop over the Aegean to destinations scattered across the neighbouring islands; including Schinoussa, Koufonissi, Naxos, Katapola and Paros. Another, longer route heads north to the Greek mainland and the city port of Piraeus near the capital of Athens.


Donoussa to Iraklia
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 12/05/2025 and 18/05/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Small Cyclades Lines 09:20 11:25 2 hours 5 minutes Tue, Thu, Sun

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