Iraklia – Katapola
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Iraklia – Katapola
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Depending on the season their are about 6 weekly sailings between Iraklia and Katapola. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Iraklia to Katapola, Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines.Iraklia Katapola ferries take around 2 hours 15 minutes. The ferry costs between $17 and $31, 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 Katapola.
The earliest Iraklia Katapola ferry typically departs Iraklia at about 02:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 16:10.
Ferries from Iraklia to Katapola sail in around 2 hours 15 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 6 weekly sailings from Iraklia to Katapola provided by Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. Small Cyclades Lines provide 6 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Iraklia to Katapola typically range between $17* and $31*. On average the Iraklia Katapola ferry is $31*. The cheapest Iraklia Katapola ferry prices start from $17*. The average price for a foot passenger is $31*.
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 April 25.
The distance between Iraklia to Katapola is approximately 27 miles (44km) or 24 nautical miles.
Yes, Iraklia Katapola ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Iraklia and Katapola. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Iraklia and Katapola use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines allow foot passengers on Iraklia Katapola ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Iraklia to Katapola. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Iraklia - Katapola (Amorgos) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | A$43* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 0m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 00:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:10 | |
| Distance | 23 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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.
Amorgos is a Greek island that is part of the Cyclades group of islands and is the closest island to the Dodecanese island group. Due to Amorgos' position opposite the ancient beaches of Ionian towns such as Militos, Alikarnassos and Ephesos, it became one of the first places from which the Ionians passed through to the Cyclades Islands and onto the Greek mainland. A popular attraction on the island is the monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa and is located on the cliffs to the north east of Chora. The monastery was constructed in the early part of the second millennium in order to protect a religious icon that dates back to 812, and is on display inside the monastery.
The island's main harbour is located at Katapola and is also home to the famous church of Katapoliani that was built on the site of an ancient temple that was dedicated to Apollo. From the port there are regular ferry connections to the mainland port of Piraeus with a crossing time of between 7 and 9 hours by conventional ferry, and 4 - 5 hours by high speed ferry. The island also has ferry services to the rest of the Cyclades, the Dodecanese islands and with the island of Astypalaia.
