Athens (Piraeus) – Iraklia
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Iraklia
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Depending on the season their are about 5 weekly sailings between Athens (Piraeus) and Iraklia. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia, Blue Star Ferries & SeaJets.Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia ferries take around 4 hours 45 minutes. The ferry costs between $141 and $808, 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 Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia.
The earliest Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia ferry typically departs Athens (Piraeus) at about 08:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 20:30.
Ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia sail in around 4 hours 45 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 4 hours 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 5 weekly sailings from Athens (Piraeus) 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 Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia typically range between $141* and $808*. On average the Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia ferry is $283*. The cheapest Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia ferry prices start from $141*. The average price for a foot passenger is $159*. The average price for a car is $389*.
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 Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia is approximately 144 miles (231km) or 125 nautical miles.
Yes, Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Athens (Piraeus) and Iraklia. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Athens (Piraeus) and Iraklia use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Athens (Piraeus) Iraklia ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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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 in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
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.
