The cheapest and fastest ferries from Naxos to Heraklion
Cheapest price
£92
Average price
£92
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Naxos to Heraklion is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naxos to Heraklion 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 Naxos for Heraklion every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 05 Dec the direct ferries cover the 198 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest ferries will take 3 h 20 m 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 Naxos to Heraklion
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Naxos to Heraklion among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £86. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 4h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £86, and a flight costs an average of £52.
Distance: 106 nautical miles (198 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
|---|---|
£93 Average Price Cheapest | £191 Average Price |
5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 46m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Naxos to Heraklion ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Naxos to Heraklion ferries for tomorrow, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:45 Naxos | 3h20 | 14:05 Heraklion | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Naxos to Heraklion
Ferries from Naxos to Heraklion run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £86 but you can travel from only £52 by flight.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:30, the last at 14:30. The fastest ferry covers the 106 nautical miles (198 km) distance in 2h 55m. There are 4 sailings per week. Ferries from Naxos to Heraklion are available to foot passengers.


Distance 106 nautical miles (198 km) |
Average sailing duration 4h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £86 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 4 |
Fastest ferry 2h 55m |
First ferry 07:30 |
Last ferry 14:30 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Blue Star Ferries from Naxos to HeraklionYou can travel by ferry between Naxos to Heraklion with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries for as low as £52. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Naxos to Heraklion ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naxos to Heraklion 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 Heraklion, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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