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Ferry from Folegandros to Naxos.

Folegandros to Naxos. Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.

Fastest crossing
3h 20mHellenic Seaways · checked 29 May 2026
Lowest adult fare
€10sampled 15 Aug 2026
Ferry operators
1Hellenic Seaways
Sailings on the sample day
1sampled 15 Aug 2026

Dated numbers: a Ferryhopper check or a one-day timetable sample, never live. The search shows live times and prices.

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By George K. · Updated

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Folegandros to Naxos: live times, seats and prices for your date.

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2 passengers

Lowest adult fare in our 15 August 2026 timetable sample: €10.

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Map of the ferry route from Folegandros to Naxos. Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Folegandros to Naxos by ferry?

Direct boats from Folegandros to Naxos are infrequent. The one sailing we could confirm was Hellenic Seaways' Artemis on 15 August 2026, leaving Karavostasis at 10:30 and reaching Naxos at 13:50, a 3 hr 20 min trip, with fares from €10. Ferryhopper had no route page for this crossing when we checked, so we have no reliable weekly pattern: search your date, and consider going via Santorini, Ios or Paros.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Folegandros to Naxos ferry operators compared.

Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.

Ferry companies on the Folegandros to Naxos route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare fromSailings, 15 Aug 2026
Hellenic SeawaysArtemisConventional ferry3 hr 20 min on our 15 August 2026 sampleNot confirmed€101

Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of

  • Hellenic SeawaysThe Artemis left Folegandros at 10:30 and arrived in Naxos at 13:50 on the one date we sampled. We have no data on how often it runs.

02Timetable sample

Folegandros to Naxos ferry timetable 2026.

Every direct sailing on one real day, 15 August 2026, as Ferryhopper listed it. It shows the pattern, not a live timetable: times and fares change by date.

Sailings from Folegandros to Naxos on 15 August 2026 (one-day sample)
DepartArriveOperatorVesselDurationFromSearch
10:30FastestLowest fare13:50Hellenic SeawaysArtemis3h 20m€10Book a sailing like the 10:30 one

Source: Ferryhopper timetable sample, one sailing day · sailing day

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03Schedule by season

Folegandros to Naxos ferry schedule by season.

We cannot give a reliable weekly pattern for this route. Ferryhopper had no route page with a monthly table for Folegandros to Naxos when we checked, and our timetable sample found one direct departure on 15 August 2026, at 10:30. Our older route data suggests a few sailings a week, more from spring to autumn than in winter, but we could not confirm those figures. The safest approach is to search your exact date in the booking box. If there is no direct boat, look at the one-change options through Santorini, Ios or Paros, which have far more sailings to Naxos.

The Journey

The Folegandros to Naxos crossing.

Folegandros and Naxos are a classic island pair: the small, steep, quiet island of the south-western Cyclades and the big, green, all-round island at the centre of the group. Travellers usually make this crossing at the end of a few peaceful days on Folegandros, heading for Naxos's long sandy beaches, mountain villages and its busy port, which has boats to almost everywhere and an airport close by.

The difficulty is that Folegandros is not on the main Naxos lines. When we researched this page, Ferryhopper had no dedicated route page for Folegandros to Naxos, and our timetable sample found a single direct sailing, on 15 August 2026: the Hellenic Seaways ship Artemis, which took 3 hr 20 min and started at €10. That is a good fare for a long crossing, but it is one boat on one date, not a timetable you can rely on.

Our older route data lists Blue Star Ferries on this crossing with more sailings in the warmer months, but we could not confirm that with a dated source, so we do not quote its times or prices here. Treat any direct boat as a bonus, and check the booking box for your exact date before planning around it.

The good news is that the indirect options are strong. Folegandros has direct boats to Santorini, Ios and Paros, and all three have frequent ferries on to Naxos, so a one-change trip is always worth checking when no direct boat suits you. A few extra minutes comparing routes in the booking box can save a wasted day waiting on Folegandros.

How long the crossing takes

The only timed direct crossing we have is from our Ferryhopper timetable sample for 15 August 2026: the Hellenic Seaways ship Artemis left Folegandros at 10:30 and arrived in Naxos at 13:50, taking 3 hr 20 min. That is a long crossing, so check the stops and arrival time listed on your ticket. Our older route data quotes shorter times, but it is not dated or confirmed, so we would plan on something close to three and a half hours for a direct boat. If you go via another island instead, the total depends on the connection: Folegandros to Santorini can take as little as 45 minutes, and Santorini to Naxos from about 1 hr 10 min on a fast boat.

04The ports

Where the Folegandros to Naxos ferry docks.

Departure port

Folegandros

FOL · 36.6167° N 24.9333° E

All boats leave from Karavostasis, the only port on Folegandros, a small village on the south side of the island. Chora is about a 5-minute drive away and a bus also runs between the two, so check it against your sailing time if you are staying in town without a car. The harbour has cafés, restaurants, an ATM, car rental offices, a few hotels and some parking. With few direct Naxos sailings, the boat you want may be crowded with people making the same connection, so arrive about 45 minutes early in high season.

Arrival port

Naxos

JNX · 37.1066° N 25.3756° E

You arrive at the main port of Naxos, which is part of Chora, the island capital. If you are staying in town, you can walk from the ship to the old quarter and waterfront. For the beaches and villages, the island's KTEL buses and taxis serve the port area. Naxos airport is about 3.5 km from the port, which makes a flight connection feasible when your boat arrives on time. In summer the quay can be busy, with several ships sometimes arriving or departing together, so allow a few minutes to get your bearings.

05On Board

On board the Folegandros to Naxos ferry.

On a crossing of over three hours, where you sit matters. Hellenic Seaways' Artemis is a conventional ship, so you can expect indoor lounges and outside deck space rather than the sealed cabin of a high-speed boat, and room to move around. Bring water, a snack and something to read, and keep a layer handy for the open deck. If you go via Santorini, Ios or Paros instead, your second leg may be on a high-speed boat with airline-style seats. On any of them, there is no luggage check-in, so keep your bags with you or in the luggage area.

06Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Folegandros to Naxos route.

The route from Folegandros towards Naxos crosses the open middle of the southern Cyclades, where the summer meltemi, strongest in July and August, can raise a rough sea. A conventional ship like the Artemis handles it better than a small high-speed craft, but the port authority can still hold departures in strong wind. With so few direct sailings, a cancellation may leave no same-day alternative on this exact route. The operator will change or refund your ticket; the quickest fix is often a boat to Santorini, Ios or Paros and a connection on to Naxos.

07Travel Tips

Folegandros to Naxos ferry travel tips.

  1. Search your exact date before booking rooms: we could confirm only one direct sailing, on 15 August 2026.

  2. If there is no direct boat, go via Santorini, Ios or Paros, which all have frequent ferries to Naxos.

  3. The direct sailing on our sample day took 3 hr 20 min; do not count on a quicker trip without checking.

  4. Arrive at Karavostasis about 45 minutes early in summer; the quay is small and connections draw crowds.

  5. In Naxos, the port is in Chora and about 3.5 km from the airport, handy for onward flights.

08Alternatives

Other ways between Folegandros and Naxos.

For the trip in the other direction, see our Naxos to Folegandros page. Folegandros has no airport; Naxos (JNX) does, and so do Santorini (JTR) and Paros (PAS), but check airlines yourself for flights. The practical alternatives are one-change sea routes: Folegandros to Santorini, then Santorini to Naxos; Folegandros to Ios, then Ios to Naxos; or Folegandros to Paros, then Paros to Naxos.

The return crossingNaxos → Folegandros
Change boat in Paros (Parikia)
  1. Leg 1: Folegandros → Paros (Parikia)
  2. Leg 2: Paros (Parikia) → Naxos25 min · from €15.50
Change boat in Ios
  1. Leg 1: Folegandros → Ios30 min · from €5.50
  2. Leg 2: Ios → Naxos45 min · from €22.50
Change boat in Sifnos (Kamares)
  1. Leg 1: Folegandros → Sifnos (Kamares)
  2. Leg 2: Sifnos (Kamares) → Naxos
Change boat in Milos (Adamas)
  1. Leg 1: Folegandros → Milos (Adamas)1h · from €7
  2. Leg 2: Milos (Adamas) → Naxos4h · from €104.70

Other ferries to Naxos

Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.

09Island Hopping

Island hopping from Naxos.

All direct ferry routes

10Route matrix

All ferry routes from Folegandros.

Every direct route from Folegandros with a page on Discover Cyclades, with the fastest crossing and lowest fare from its one-day timetable sample. The route you are reading is marked.

Direct ferry routes from Folegandros: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Folegandros → Amorgos (Katapola)Seajets
Folegandros → Ios30 min€5.502Seajets, Fast Ferries
Folegandros → LavrioBlue Star Ferries
Folegandros → Milos (Adamas)1h€72Seajets, Fast Ferries
Folegandros → NaxosYou are here3h 20m€101Hellenic Seaways
Folegandros → Paros (Parikia)Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries
Folegandros → PiraeusSeajets, Zante Ferries, Fast Ferries
Folegandros → Santorini (Athinios)1h 20m€72Seajets, Fast Ferries
Folegandros → Sifnos (Kamares)Seajets
Folegandros → Sikinos40 min€41Fast Ferries

Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route, sampled between 12 August 2026 and 15 August 2026

Questions

Folegandros to Naxos ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • The only direct crossing we could time took 3 hr 20 min: Hellenic Seaways' Artemis, leaving at 10:30 and arriving at 13:50 on 15 August 2026. Our older route data quotes shorter times but is not confirmed. Via Santorini or Ios, the total depends on your connection.

  • On our timetable sample for 15 August 2026, the direct Hellenic Seaways sailing started at €10 for one adult. We do not have a dated Ferryhopper fare table for this route, so check the current price for your date in the booking box.

  • Not often, and we cannot give a reliable pattern. Ferryhopper had no route page for this crossing when we checked, and our sample found one direct sailing on 15 August 2026. Our older data suggests a few sailings a week in the warmer months, but it is unconfirmed, so search your exact date.

  • We cannot confirm vehicle space on the Hellenic Seaways sailing we sampled, so check when booking. If you are going via Santorini, Ios or Paros, check vehicle space on each leg when you book, and reserve it early in summer.

  • The one direct sailing we confirmed was Hellenic Seaways, with the Artemis, on 15 August 2026. Our older route data also lists Blue Star Ferries, but we found no dated source to confirm its times or fares on this crossing.

  • Search your date in our booking box, which is powered by Ferryhopper. If no direct boat appears, the search will also show you combinations through Santorini, Ios or Paros. Book an e-ticket for each leg, leaving at least an hour between them in case the first boat runs late.

  • Sometimes. On 15 August 2026 there was one, Hellenic Seaways at 10:30. On many dates there may be none, in which case a change at Santorini, Ios or Paros is the way to go. Check your date before you plan around a direct boat.

  • No. The one direct crossing we timed took 3 hr 20 min each way, and we have no evidence of a same-day return. Naxos is big enough to deserve several days, so plan to stay.

  • From Karavostasis, the island's port on the south side, about a 5-minute drive from Chora, with a bus between them. There are cafés, restaurants, an ATM, car hire and some parking. Arrive around 45 minutes before departure in summer.

  • At the main port in Chora, the capital of Naxos, within walking distance of the old town. KTEL buses and taxis serve the port, and the airport is about 3.5 km away.

  • Meltemi winds in July and August can delay or cancel sailings, and with few direct boats there may be no same-day replacement. Ask the operator for a change or refund, then look at routes via Santorini, Ios or Paros, which have more sailings on to Naxos.

  • Direct sailings are limited in that direction too. See our Naxos to Folegandros page, and search your date in the booking box, which also shows one-change options via Santorini, Ios or Paros.

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