Folegandros – Naxos
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Folegandros – Naxos
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Depending on the season their are about 5 weekly sailings between Folegandros and Naxos. 6 ferry operators provide the ferries from Folegandros to Naxos, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Nel Lines, Anek Superfast, Golden Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries.Folegandros Naxos ferries take around 1 hour 50 minutes. The ferry costs between $38 and $283, 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 Folegandros to Naxos.
The earliest Folegandros Naxos ferry typically departs Folegandros at about 10:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 13:10.
Ferries from Folegandros to Naxos sail in around 1 hour 50 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 35 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 5 weekly sailings from Folegandros to Naxos provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Nel Lines, Anek Superfast, Golden Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 1 sailing weekly. SeaJets provide 5 sailings weekly. Nel Lines provide 0 sailings weekly. Anek Superfast provide 0 sailings weekly. Golden Star Ferries provide 0 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Folegandros to Naxos typically range between $38* and $283*. On average the Folegandros Naxos ferry is $74*. The cheapest Folegandros Naxos ferry prices start from $38*. The average price for a foot passenger is $74*. The average price for a car is $149*.
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 July 25.
The distance between Folegandros to Naxos is approximately 42 miles (68km) or 37 nautical miles.
Yes, Folegandros Naxos ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets between Folegandros and Naxos. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Folegandros and Naxos use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets allow foot passengers on Folegandros Naxos ferries.
Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets allow pets on ferries from Folegandros to Naxos. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Folegandros - Naxos Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination Country | Cyclades Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 6 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Nel Lines, Anek Superfast, Golden Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries | |
| Average Price | $74 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 50 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 35 m | |
| First Ferry | 10:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:10 | |
| Distance | 37 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Located in the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Folegandros lies in the Aegean Sea and forms the Cycladic island chain along with the islands of Sikinos, Ios, Anafi and Santorini. It is a fairly small island, measuring around 32 sq. km, and has around 760 inhabitants who primarily live in three villages: Chora, Karavostasis, which is also the island's port, and Ano Meria. For visitors to the island looking for a vantage point to take in the island's magnificent scenery then the Church of Panaghia is located on the top of a hill and offers great views of Chora and the island's west coast. There are a number of great beaches on the island but visitors should note that all of them are fairly difficult to reach. Some can be reached after a bit of a walk whereas others can only be accessed by boat. The two beaches that can be reached by car are the beaches at Karavostasi and Angali.
The island can be reached by conventional ferry, Highspeed ferry or Flying Dolphin from Piraeus, Rafini, the other islands of the Cycladic islands, Crete, Rhodes and the rest of the Dodecanese islands and the East Aegean Islands. Travel times vary depending on destination and ferry type but journey times range from 3.5 hours to 11 hours. The island's harbour, Karavostasi, has a few shops and restaurants for visitors to enjoy.
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.
