Athens (Piraeus) – Iraklia
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Iraklia
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Typically ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia run 3 times a week. The Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia ferry is operated by Blue Star Ferries. Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia ferries typically depart from Athens (Piraeus) at around 06:45. The average sailing time of the ferry from Iraklia to Athens (Piraeus) is approximately 6h 54m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia typically range between $90* and $1023*. On average the Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia ferry is $357*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia ferry prices start from $78*. The average price for a foot passenger is $220*. The average price for a Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia car ferry is $972*.
Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Athens (Piraeus) and Iraklia is approximately 143.7 miles (231.2km), or 124.8 nautical miles.
Yes, there is a car ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia provided by Blue Star Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and tickets for car ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Iraklia.
Yes, Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia with Blue Star Ferries.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Iraklia Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$357* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 54m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 6h 25m | |
| First Ferry | 06:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:30 | |
| Distance | 124 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The port city of Piraeus can be found in the Attica region of Greece along the east coast of the Saronic Gulf about 12 km south west of Athens, the Greek capital. Piraeus is the largest ferry port in Europe and one of the largest in the world when it comes to passenger transportation with services provided by every major ferry company in Greece. Approximately 20 million passengers pass through its doors each year and the port provides the main link between the Greek mainland and the Aegean islands and Crete. Piraeus proves the gateway from the Greek mainland to all of the main holiday destinations in Greece and some of the less popular ones too. Piraeus is also famous for its football team – Olympiakos who regularly feature in the UEFA Champions League.
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.
