Paros – Iraklia
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Paros – Iraklia
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Depending on the season their are about 5 weekly sailings between Paros and Iraklia. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Paros to Iraklia, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets.Paros Iraklia ferries take around 1 hour 50 minutes. The ferry costs between $44 and $170, 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 Paros to Iraklia.
The earliest Paros Iraklia ferry typically departs Paros at about 01:45 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:35.
Ferries from Paros to Iraklia sail in around 1 hour 50 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 50 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 5 weekly sailings from Paros to Iraklia provided by Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 0 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Paros to Iraklia typically range between $44* and $170*. On average the Paros Iraklia ferry is $87*. The cheapest Paros Iraklia ferry prices start from $44*. The average price for a foot passenger is $86*. The average price for a car is $337*.
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 March 25.
The distance between Paros to Iraklia is approximately 26 miles (42km) or 23 nautical miles.
Yes, Paros Iraklia ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Paros and Iraklia. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Paros and Iraklia use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Paros Iraklia ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Paros to Iraklia. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Paros - Iraklia Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$97* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 11:10 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:50 | |
| Distance | 22 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Located in the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Paros lies in the Aegean Sea, to the west of the island of Naxos from which it is separated by a channel that is around 8 km wide. The island is 160 km to the south east of the Port of Piraeus. Historically known for its fine white marble, which gave rise to the term 'Parian' to describe marble or china of similar qualities, the marble mines and quarries have now been abandoned and can be found around the island. Today, the island's principal source of income is derived from tourism. The capital of Paros, Parikia, is a typically beautiful Cycladic village with whitewashed houses and lovely grand neoclassical mansions. Standing atop a hill in the centre of the village is a 13th century Venetian castle which provides glorious views of the town and surrounding area. There is also an important ecclesiastical attraction in the town in the form of the 6th century Church of Panayia Ekatontapyliani, also known as Katapoliani.
The island's port is also in Parikia and hosts both conventional ferries and high speed ferries. Ferries generally depart to Piraeus and to the other islands of the Cyclades.
The small Greek island of Iraklia is located at the western edge of the Small Eastern Cyclades group of islands and only has around 100 inhabitants. The island is characterised by hills, thick vegetation, clear waters with the od shipwreck on the sea floor, and scenic bays which all combine to make it one of the most unspoilt islands of the Cyclades. For nature lovers the island is home to the Mediterranean seal and the marine turtle, Caretta Caretta. The island only has two villages. Ayios Georgios, which is home to the island's harbour, and Panayia.
Perhaps because the island is so small its history remains largely unknown with speculation that is may have been a Minoan settlement in the 2nd century BC, as there is an similar city in Crete. Under Venetian and Ottoman rule, the island paid taxes but it seems that it was the only obligation the Iraklians had.
From the island's port there are ferries available that depart to the Port of Piraeus with a crossing time of between 8 and 10 hours, depending on itinerary. There are also ferry services to the other islands of the Small Cyclades and to Naxos and Amorgos.
