Paros to Iraklia Ferry Service, Tickets, and Travel Information
Ferries sail from Paros to Iraklia island in Greece mainly during the summer months. The crossing takes as little as two hours, and the snapshot below has the sailing days, times and fares currently published.
Ferry Snapshot: Paros to Iraklia
- Sailings on 6 of the next 14 days
- Crossing time from 2 h
- Earliest departure 11:10, latest 23:35
- Operated by Blue Star Ferries
- Tickets from €24.50
- Boats on this route typically have: vehicle garage, restaurant, cafe bar, shop, Wi-Fi, outside deck
Paros to Iraklia September 2026 Ferry Timetable
Paros to Iraklia October 2026 Ferry Timetable
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In this guide, view the Paros to Iraklia ferry schedules and find out how to book tickets online.
Paros to Iraklia Ferry Schedules
Note that more ferries may be added as time goes on, but that this particular ferry journey is really only a summer one. Tickets can be booked via Ferryscanner.
Iraklia Island (Cyclades Greece)
Iraklia is one of the 'Small Cyclades' islands located south east of Paros, and just underneath the neighbouring island of Naxos.
If you're look for a quiet Greek island getaway after spending time in Paros, Iraklia is an excellent choice!
This is because Paros and Iraklia are very different in nature. Where Paros can seem to have an overwhelming amount of tourists in the peak months of July and August, Iraklia is very sleepy by comparison.
This is perhaps hardly surprising, given that the population of Iraklia is just 141 inhabitants!
In fact, I liked Iraklia so much, I wrote a guidebook to it which is now available on Amazon: Iraklia and Schinoussa in Greece
How to get from Paros to Iraklia
It's not possible to fly between the two islands, so the only way to travel to Iraklia from Paros is by ferry.
The quickest ferry from Paros going to Iraklia takes as little as 2 hours.
The easiest way to book your ferry tickets online for the Iraklia ferries is by using Ferryscanner.
Iraklia Island Travel Tips
A few travel tips for visiting the Cyclades island of Iraklia and planning your itinerary:- Ferries leave from the main port, Parikia in Paros. During the high season, aim to be at the port an hour before your outward ferry crossing is due for departure to allow for traffic on the island.
- Ferries arrive at Agios Georgios port in Iraklia.
- For accommodation in Iraklia, I recommend using Booking. They have a great selection of apartments in Iraklia and areas to consider staying include Livadi, and Agios Georgios. If you are traveling to Iraklia in the height of summer, I advise reserving hotels in Iraklia a month or so in advance. I've a list of recommended places to stay in Iraklia here: Where to stay in Iraklia
- I recommend visiting the following beaches in Iraklia: Agios Georgios, Karvounolakkos, Livadi, and Alimia. Check out my travel blog post about Iraklia for more things to do: Iraklia Island in Greece
- The easiest way to book ferry tickets in Greece for Iraklia and other islands is by using Ferryscanner. I think it's better that you book your Paros to Iraklia ferry tickets in advance, especially during the busiest time of summer just in case they sell out on the days you want to travel.
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- Related blog post suggestion: Greece in June: Weather, Travel Tips and Insights From A Local
How to get from Paros to Iraklia FAQ
Some commonly asked questions about traveling to Iraklia from Paros include:
How can you get to Iraklia from Paros?
You can only use a ferry to travel from Paros to Iraklia as Iraklia does not have an airport.
How many hours is the ferry from Paros to Iraklia?
The ferry from Paros to Iraklia takes as little as 2 hours. The ferry snapshot near the top of this page lists the crossing times currently published.
Where can I buy tickets for the ferry to Iraklia?
The best place to look at Greek ferries online is Ferryscanner. I think it's better that you book your Paros to Iraklia ferry tickets in advance, you might also prefer to use a travel agency in Greece when you have arrived.
Where is Iraklia located?
Iraklia is one of the Lesser Cyclades archipelago, located south of Naxos. There are two settlements on the island, Panagia which is in the middle, and the port town of Agios Georgios.
How early do I need to be at Parikia for the Iraklia ferry?
Half an hour ahead of the printed departure time is plenty. Have your ticket ready as you board, since the small island boats load quickly.
Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
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