Ferry from Athens (port of Piraeus) to Iraklia

Take advantage of the available discounts and travel by ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia with lower-cost ferry tickets. The ferry company offers discounts up to 50% to the following passenger categories:

• Children from 5 to 10 years old
• Permanent residents of islands (holders of Unique Islander Number)
• Students of Greek Public Universities
• ISIC card holders
• People with disabilities and their accompanying persons

Cabins & accommodation

Ferries that serve the Piraeus - Iraklia route have cabins as well as numbered seats. We recommend booking a cabin for a more comfortable trip to Iraklia.

Luggage

Ferry companies, like Blue Star Ferries, are quite flexible when it comes to luggage size and weight. You can keep your luggage next to you or store your bags and suitcases in the designated luggage area on the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia.

Good to know: bear in mind that there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

Tip: we recommend that you don't carry more than 50 kg of luggage to avoid delays due to restricted space in the luggage area.

Pets on board

You can travel with your pet on the ferry to Iraklia from Athens (Piraeus). Make sure to carry along the necessary certificates, tickets and any pet supplies you may need for your trip.

For more details, take a look at our guide on ferry travel with a pet in Greece.

Here are some useful travel tips for your trip from Athens (Piraeus) to Iraklia:

• As the port of Piraeus gets quite busy in summer, it is highly recommended that you arrive at least 1 hr before boarding to avoid delays.
• From Iraklia, you can organize an island-hopping trip in the Small Cyclades. Check our Map of Ferries and travel from Irakleia to Amorgos, Naxos, Koufonisia or Schinoussa.
• Find more information about holidays in Iraklia on our dedicated page.

Where to take the ferry from Athens to Iraklia

You can take the ferry to Iraklia from the port of Piraeus in Athens. The port of Piraeus is located approximately 15 km south of the city center of Athens and 45 km from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos.You can get to Piraeus by car, taxi as well as public transport (bus, metro, suburban railway).

Ferries from Piraeus to Iraklia usually depart from gates Ε6 (passengers only) and Ε7 (passengers & vehicles). Departure gates may change, however, so we recommend checking your ticket and the electronic display boards located at the port for more information.