Naxos FERRY

Flights to Naxos
Naxos has an airport (JNX) for domestic flights from Athens. If you are flying from an international location, you will have to travel first to Athens. Alternatively, there are international flights to Santorini and Mykonos, so you can fly there and then take a ferry.

Ferries to Naxos
The most popular way to reach Naxos is by ferry. Many people use Naxos as a base in the Cyclades to explore the nearby islands of Paros, Mykonos, Santorini, Ios, Amorgos and of course the Lesser or Small Cyclades (Iraklia, Koufonissia, Schinoussa and Donoussa) to which Naxos port is a hub.

Yes. If you travel with Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries ,Cyclades Fast Ferries or Seajets you can travel with an e-ticket. We will give you a web page address where you just have to input your booking confirmation code. You can then either print your ticket or save it to your phone.

If you don't get an e-ticket you will have to print your ticket. To get your ticket printed make sure you have a print out or a copy of your reservation on your phone and a valid form of photographic ID - for example your passport or ID card.

In Naxos town you can find us at our two venues, signed Zas Travel. One is exactly across the main port and the other in the middle of the promenade, where most of the coffee shops and restaurants are located. These will both be open around the time of your ferry. Once you present your Zas Ferries booking to the front desk, you won't pay to have your tickets printed.

If you go to another travel agency you may have to pay a small fee to get your tickets - normally a couple of Euros.

Route Piraeus (Athens) to Naxos:
Average one-way cost per person traveling on foot in July: €34.

Naxos is most popular in the summer months but good weather normally lasts until the end of September and the first weeks of October. There are also plenty of places to visit in the winter.

Naxos is served by Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, SeaJets and Minoan Lines. From Naxos sails also the iconic lilliput ferry Express Skopelitis, every day except for Sundays, to all the Small Cyclades and Amorgos.

You can travel to Naxos from these mainland ports:

• Piraeus
  Runs all year. About 3.5 hours with a fast ferry or 5 hours with a conventional ferry.
• Rafina
  Direct ferries only in the summer. Conventional ferries only. About 5 to 7 hours.
• Lavrio
  Direct ferries in the summer only. Conventional ferries only. About 8 hours.

• On foot: Please arrive at least one hour before you travel.
• By car: Please arrive at least two hours before you travel and in July and August allow for traffic jams on your journey.

Yes, you can take your dog or other pet on the ferry but it isn't possible to book a space in the kennel in advance. All Greek ships by law must have some kennel space.

• On conventional ferries

  If you are travelling on conventional ferry (not a fast ferry or catamaran) there is normally space available in the kennels and you should also be able to have your dog on all deck areas (but not inside) with you. Strictly speaking, this at the discretion of the ferry company but in general you should have no issues - though please take a muzzle with you just in case and keep your dog on a leash at all times. Small sized dogs and cats can travel in the ship as long as they stay inside a special travel box.

  The other option, for absolute peace of mind, is to book a pet cabin. These are like normal cabins but have linoleum flooring. They are also available for day crossings at reasonable prices. This way you don't have to worry about finding space in the kennels and you and your dog or cat can relax. In July and August ferries can get very busy with people and other dogs.

• On fast ferries or catamarans

  Fast ferries and catamarans will also have kennels but these will be limited in number. In addition, the majority of fast ferries (though there are exceptions) don't have open deck space accessible throughout the journey, so you will not be able to stay out with your pet during your crossing. However, if your pet is small and inside a travel box you will be able to keep him or her inside.

Yes, we accept PayPal and if your debit card is issued by Visa or Mastercard then you should have no issues paying by debit card.

You can take your bike with you for free to or from Naxos, if you travel on large ships such as those from the companies Blue Star Ferries and Minoan Lines. However, on ships without a garage, bicycles are normally not allowed inside. You'll see if the ship has a garage when making your reservation. Naxos can be busy in the summer so it is a good idea to tell a member of the port staff that you have a bike in case you might need extra assistance.

Our tips to get a cheap ticket to Naxos:

• Book in advance
  Prices always go up the closer you book to your departure date.

• Compare ferry companies side by side using a service like Zas Ferries
• Don't take a fast ferry
  Fast ferries to Naxos can save hours of your journey time, but if you want to take it easy and save money then avoid fast ferries.
• Choose an inside cabin
  If you want travel in a cabin and don't need a view, inside cabins are always cheaper.