Iraklia – Naxos
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Iraklia – Naxos
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Ferries run between Iraklia and Naxos run once a day. 3 ferry operators sail between Iraklia to Naxos, these include
Ferries from Iraklia to Naxos typically depart from Iraklia at around 08:00. The average sailing time of a Naxos Iraklia ferry is approximately 1h 23m.
Ferry prices for Iraklia Naxos ferries typically range between €8* and €30*. The average price is around €15*. The cheapest ferry prices from Iraklia to Naxos start from €8*. The average price for a foot passenger is €15*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Iraklia to Naxos is approximately 16.7 miles (26.8km), or 14.5 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Iraklia and Naxos
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Iraklia to Naxos with Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines.
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| Iraklia - Naxos Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | 15 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 23m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 21:00 | |
| Distance | 14 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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.
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades Island group in the Aegean Sea, an island group laying to the southeast of Greece. There are many ferry routes departing Naxos Port, the vast majority of the crossings head to other coastal resorts belonging to Greece and are supplied by a few companies.
