Iraklia – Naxos
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Iraklia – Naxos
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Depending on the season their are about 9 weekly sailings between Iraklia and Naxos. 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Iraklia to Naxos, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines. Iraklia Naxos ferries take around 1 hour 25 minutes. The ferry costs between $17.26 and $175.55, 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 Iraklia to Naxos.
The earliest Iraklia Naxos ferry typically departs Iraklia at about 07:55 and the last ferry usually leaves at 12:55.
Ferries from Iraklia to Naxos sail in around 1 hour 25 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 9 weekly sailings from Iraklia to Naxos provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 6 sailings weekly. Small Cyclades Lines provide 6 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Iraklia to Naxos typically range between $17.26* and $175.55*. On average the Iraklia Naxos ferry is $31.61*. The cheapest Iraklia Naxos ferry prices start from $17.26*. The average price for a foot passenger is $31.56*. The average price for a car is $114.43*.
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 1 April 2025.
The distance between Iraklia to Naxos is approximately 17 miles (27km) or 15 nautical miles.
Yes, Iraklia Naxos ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets between Iraklia and Naxos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Iraklia and Naxos use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines allow foot passengers on Iraklia Naxos ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Iraklia to Naxos. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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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.
Naxos is a Greek island that lies in the Aegean Sea and is part of the Cyclades group of islands. The island has a rich and interesting history and has been ruled by a number of different civilisations during its history, including the Byzantine, Frankish and Venetians, all of which have left their mark on the island. The island has a flourishing agricultural economy thanks to its fertile terrain and visitors will see both olives and grapes being grown.
Popular attractions on the island, aside from its lovely beaches, tend to focus around Hora and include the Venetian Castle. Also popular with visitors are the island's villages, with one of the largest being Filoti which is situated next to Mount Zeus and Apiranthos which is next to Mount Fanari. Another popular way to spend time on the island is to take to one of the many trails on the island and to go hiking into the mountains.
The island's port is also located in Chora. From the port ferries depart to Piraeus (Athens) and to the other islands in the Cyclades.
