The distance between Naxos and Heraklion is around 211km (131 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Naxos to Heraklion by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Heraklion → Naxos if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Heraklion (HER).
Take a ferry to Heraklion.
There are several options for getting from Naxos to Heraklion by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €79 ($79) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Naxos and Heraklion is around 211km (131 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 194km (120 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Naxos and Heraklion by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Naxos to Heraklion is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Naxos and Heraklion is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €79 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Naxos and Heraklion. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Naxos and Heraklion. We recommend that you fly from Naxos Is (JNX) to Heraklion (HER). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Naxos and Heraklion. The ferry typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.
Golden Star Ferries run the ferry services between Naxos and Heraklion. Ferries run once daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Naxos and Heraklion. Flights depart from Naxos Is (JNX) and arrive at Heraklion (HER) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Naxos to Heraklion. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 1h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Naxos to Heraklion typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Naxos Is (JNX) and and arrive into Heraklion (HER).
The closest major airport to Heraklion is Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Heraklion. Sitia Airport (JSH) (JSH) and Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Naxos to Heraklion. We recommend that you take a ferry to Heraklion. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naxos to Heraklion is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 45m | €155($155) | every 10 mins | 472km (293 miles) |
Ferry | 3h 40m | €79($79) | once daily | 211km (131 miles) |
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The following major airports near Heraklion offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.