Folegandros to Naxos Ferry
🚢 Folegandros → Naxos — this week
1 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Next sailing: Saturday 8 August at 10:30
Folegandros to Naxos Ferry
Folegandros to Naxos -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 31 October 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day.
- Sailing days: Limited service on Saturday.
- Journey time: 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes.
- Operators: SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways.
- Tickets from: €10 – €77 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Folegandros to Naxos ferry route links two of the most rewarding islands in the Cyclades. Folegandros, small and unspoilt, trades on its dramatic clifftop chora and unhurried pace; Naxos offers something altogether grander — the largest island in the group, with a fertile interior, long sandy beaches, and a harbour that announces itself with the ancient marble Portara standing sentinel on its rocky islet. Taking the ferry between the two is a straightforward Aegean crossing with year-round service.
On average there is one ferry a day connecting Folegandros and Naxos throughout the year, making it easy to plan your crossing without being locked into a rigid timetable.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Folegandros to Naxos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Yes | 1.0 |
| March | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| April | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| May | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| June | Yes | 1.0 |
| July | Yes | 1.0 |
| August | Yes | 1.0 |
| September | Yes | 1.0 |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Folegandros to Naxos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 8 Aug | 1 | 10:30 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 1 | 10:30 |
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Tips for the Folegandros–Naxos Ferry
- Take the local bus from Karavostasis to Chora, about 4km away – services are timed to meet ferry arrivals and departures, or use a taxi for the short uphill run to the main village.
- Arrive at the port in Karavostasis at least 30 to 60 minutes before your ferry is due to sail, since boarding and any last-minute schedule changes need time to sort out.
- Build a buffer day into your Folegandros trip: the island's ferry routes are among the first suspended when gale-force meltemi winds hit the exposed Aegean crossings in summer.
- Always cross-check your ticket details – date, vessel name, passenger count, and vehicle details – before the cancellation window closes.
- Once you arrive in Naxos, the largest of the Cyclades, the giant marble Portara gateway standing on a small islet at the entrance to the harbour is an unmissable landmark. The island offers the full range of Greek island experiences: long sandy beaches, mountain villages, ancient ruins, and a fertile interior producing excellent local cheeses and wines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Folegandros to Naxos?
Typically 1 ferry per day. Timetables are currently published through 31 October 2026.
How many ferries run from Folegandros to Naxos this week?
Around 1 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
How long is the ferry from Folegandros to Naxos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 2 hours 25 minutes, while the slowest takes around 3 hours 50 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Folegandros to Naxos ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €10 per person for a standard seat. Prices can go up to €77 depending on the company, seat class, and time of year.
Which ferry companies operate the Folegandros–Naxos route?
The route is served by SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways.
Is it worth hiring a car on Naxos?
Yes, it is worth it. Naxos is the largest Cycladic island, and its best beaches and mountain villages, Apollonas, Halki, the Tragaea, are 30 to 45 minutes' drive from Naxos Town. Rental desks sit right at the ferry quay, a one-minute walk from the bus terminal. Buses cover the main coast road, but a car gets you into the interior. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Do you need a car on Folegandros?
Not essential. Folegandros is small, and the bus that meets every ferry runs the 3.5km from the port at Karavostasis up to Chora in about ten minutes for a couple of euros. A car or scooter becomes useful once you want to reach the beaches below Ano Meria or Agali, which the bus does not serve directly. Rental desks operate in Chora, Karavostasis and Ano Meria; compare prices at Discover Cars.