The cheapest and fastest ferries from Heraklion to Naxos
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h
Ferries per day
1
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Heraklion to Naxos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heraklion to Naxos will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £92.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Heraklion for Naxos every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, 10 Nov the direct ferries cover the 195 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h .
The slowest ferries will take 3 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare ferry and flight for Heraklion to Naxos
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Heraklion to Naxos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £87. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 3h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £87, and a flight costs an average of £65.
Distance: 105 nautical miles (195 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£92 Average Price Cheapest | £173 Average Price |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Heraklion to Naxos ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Heraklion to Naxos ferries for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:00 Heraklion | 3h00 | 08:00 Naxos | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Naxos
Ferries from Heraklion to Naxos run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £87 but you can travel from only £65 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:30, the last at 15:15. The fastest ferry covers the 105 nautical miles (195 km) distance in 3h 0m. There are 6 sailings per week. Ferries from Heraklion to Naxos are available to foot passengers.

Distance 105 nautical miles (195 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £87 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 6 |
Fastest ferry 3h 0m |
First ferry 07:30 |
Last ferry 15:15 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets from Heraklion to NaxosYou can travel by ferry between Heraklion to Naxos with Seajets for as low as £65. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Seajets
FAQs: Heraklion to Naxos ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heraklion to Naxos by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Naxos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Heraklion Port, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Naxos, located 9.6 miles (15.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Heraklion and Naxos
- 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM (may vary on weekends)
- Free WiFi
- Meze2 (0.3km)
- Scirocco (0.5km)
- To Elliniko (0.7km)
- Main companies are Naxos Taxi and Radio Taxi Naxos.
- Free
- Via public transport: Bus line 1, Naxos Port stop
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