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Ferry from Iraklia to Paros (Parikia).

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1Blue Star Ferries

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Map of the ferry route from Iraklia to Paros (Parikia). Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Iraklia to Paros (Parikia) by ferry?

Iraklia to Paros has no Ferryhopper route page and no sailing in our timetable sample, so we cannot confirm a direct boat, its crossing time or its fare. Our route data lists Blue Star Ferries on the link, but check your date on the booking page. The reliable fallback is Iraklia to Naxos, then Naxos to Paros, a short hop of 20 to 45 minutes.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Iraklia to Paros (Parikia) 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 Iraklia to Paros (Parikia) route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
Blue Star FerriesConventional ferrynot verified; check your dateCars and motorbikesSee live fares

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

  • Blue Star FerriesListed in our route data for both directions between Iraklia and Paros, but not confirmed by a Ferryhopper page or a dated timetable. Our older notes also mention Small Cyclades Lines, which we could not confirm on this route.

02Schedule by season

Iraklia to Paros (Parikia) ferry schedule by season.

There is no verified weekly pattern for direct sailings from Iraklia to Paros. Our older route data suggests a few sailings a week all year, but no dated source backs this up, so treat it as a possibility rather than a timetable. What is well documented is the second half of the journey: Naxos to Paros has many crossings every day in summer and a Blue Star sailing on most days in winter. Iraklia has far fewer departures than Naxos, so search your date on the booking page and build the rest of the trip around the Iraklia boat.

The Journey

The Iraklia to Paros (Parikia) crossing.

Leaving Iraklia usually means heading back into the busier Cyclades, and Paros is a sensible next stop: it has an airport, direct ships to Piraeus and Rafina, and quick boats to Naxos, Mykonos and Antiparos. After a few days of empty paths and a single harbour village, Parikia and Naoussa feel like cities.

The awkward part is that the direct link is thinly documented. Our route data lists Blue Star Ferries between Iraklia and Paros, and an older entry also names Small Cyclades Lines, but there is no Ferryhopper page for the pair and nothing in our dated timetable sample. We therefore do not publish a crossing time, a fare or a list of sailing days for it. If the booking page shows a direct Blue Star sailing on your date, it is the simplest option.

If it does not, you are not stuck. Naxos is the ferry hub for the Small Cyclades, and from Naxos to Paros there are more than ten crossings a day in summer, with Blue Star keeping the link going almost daily in winter, according to our Naxos to Paros page. So the practical plan is the local boat from Iraklia to Naxos, then any onward boat to Parikia.

Two things make the trip smoother. Book your Iraklia departure first, since it is the leg with the fewest options, then fit the Naxos to Paros hop around it. And leave slack: a small-island boat that is held by wind can shift your whole day, so avoid planning a flight from Paros for the same afternoon.

How long the crossing takes

We have no verified crossing time for a direct Iraklia to Paros sailing, and the older figures in our route data disagree with each other between the two directions, so we do not publish them. If you go via Naxos, the second leg is the easy one to plan: Naxos to Paros takes 20 to 30 minutes on the high-speed boats and about 45 minutes on Blue Star, according to our Naxos to Paros page. The first leg, from Iraklia to Naxos, depends on which boat runs that day, so check its arrival time and allow a buffer before your Paros connection.

03The ports

Where the Iraklia to Paros (Parikia) ferry docks.

Departure port

Iraklia

IRK · 36.8333° N 25.4667° E

Every boat leaves from Agios Georgios, the small harbour village on Iraklia where most of the rooms and tavernas are. If you are staying in the village you can walk to the quay; from Chora, the inland village, or anywhere else on the island, arrange a lift with your host, as you cannot count on a taxi. The harbour is quiet most of the day and fills up only when a boat is due. Be there in good time, keep your ticket to hand, and watch for the ship name, since boats heading in different directions can call within a short time of each other.

Arrival port

Paros

PAS · 37.0853° N 25.1483° E

Ferries to Paros arrive in Parikia, the capital and main port of the island. It is the busiest harbour in this part of the Cyclades, with ships to Piraeus, Naxos, Mykonos, Santorini and the smaller islands, so after Iraklia it can feel hectic. Parikia's old town and many hotels are close to the port. For Naoussa, the other villages or the airport, take the island bus or a taxi; in summer taxis can be scarce when several ships arrive together, so book a pickup if you land late or have a lot of luggage.

04On Board

On board the Iraklia to Paros (Parikia) ferry.

If a direct Blue Star sailing runs on your date, you will be on a large conventional ferry with indoor lounges, outside decks and a snack bar, where you can move around and watch the Small Cyclades slip by. If you go via Naxos, the Iraklia leg may be on a smaller local vessel, which is simpler inside and feels the sea more, and the Naxos to Paros hop can be on anything from a Blue Star ship to a high-speed boat. Keep valuables with you; there is no baggage check-in on Greek ferries.

05Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Iraklia to Paros (Parikia) route.

Iraklia lies in open water south of Naxos, and when the meltemi, the strong summer north wind, blows in July and August, the crossings around the Small Cyclades get rough. Smaller local boats are the most likely to be held in port, and the port authority can stop departures when the sea is dangerous; the bigger Blue Star ships usually keep sailing but may run late. If your boat is cancelled, the operator will rebook or refund you. From Iraklia there may not be another boat the same day, so treat a spare night as part of the plan.

06Travel Tips

Iraklia to Paros (Parikia) ferry travel tips.

  1. Book the boat out of Iraklia first; it has the fewest options. The Naxos to Paros leg is easy to fit around it.

  2. Allow a buffer in Naxos between the two legs in case the small-island boat is late.

  3. Do not plan a flight from Paros on the day you leave Iraklia; a weather delay can cost you the connection.

  4. Ask your host to run you down to Agios Georgios if you are staying in Chora.

  5. Travelling light makes the small-boat leg and the change in Naxos much easier.

07Alternatives

Other ways between Iraklia and Paros (Parikia).

Going the other way? See our Paros to Iraklia page. If no direct boat suits your date, go via Naxos: Iraklia to Naxos, then Naxos to Paros, which has frequent sailings all year. Iraklia also has direct ships to Piraeus, a long trip of roughly 5 to 9 hours, if Athens is your real destination. Iraklia has no airport; Naxos (JNX) and Paros (PAS) both have one.

Change boat in Naxos
  1. Leg 1: Iraklia → Naxos
  2. Leg 2: Naxos → Paros (Parikia)25 min · from €15.50
Change boat in Koufonisia
  1. Leg 1: Iraklia → Koufonisia
  2. Leg 2: Koufonisia → Paros (Parikia)
Change boat in Schinoussa
  1. Leg 1: Iraklia → Schinoussa10 min · from €4.50
  2. Leg 2: Schinoussa → Paros (Parikia)

Other ferries to Paros (Parikia)

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

08Island Hopping

Island hopping from Paros (Parikia).

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09Route matrix

All ferry routes from Iraklia.

Every direct route from Iraklia 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 Iraklia: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Iraklia → KoufonisiaBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Iraklia → NaxosBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Iraklia → PiraeusBlue Star Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines
Iraklia → Schinoussa10 min€4.501Small Cyclades Lines

Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route · sailing day

Questions

Iraklia to Paros (Parikia) ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Our route data lists Blue Star Ferries on this link, but we could not confirm it with a Ferryhopper route page or a dated timetable. Search your travel date on the booking page. If no direct boat appears, go via Naxos, which has frequent boats to Paros.

  • We cannot give a verified time for a direct sailing. Via Naxos, the second leg from Naxos to Paros takes 20 to 30 minutes on a fast boat or about 45 minutes on Blue Star. Add the Iraklia to Naxos leg and any wait between boats, and check the times for your date.

  • We have no verified fare for a direct sailing, so we do not quote one. The booking page shows the current price for each available boat on your date. Via Naxos you will need two tickets, which the booking page also prices.

  • We do not have a verified frequency for direct boats. Iraklia has few departures overall, while Naxos to Paros runs many times a day in summer and on most days in winter. Plan around the Iraklia sailing, which is the limiting leg.

  • Our route data names Blue Star Ferries, and an older entry mentions Small Cyclades Lines, but neither is confirmed by a dated source for a direct Iraklia to Paros sailing. On the Naxos to Paros leg you can choose between Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries and Golden Star Ferries.

  • Take the boat from Agios Georgios to Naxos, then any sailing from Naxos to Parikia. Book the Iraklia leg first, as it has the fewest departures, and leave a margin in Naxos in case it runs late. The Naxos to Paros hop is short and frequent.

  • Iraklia keeps a ferry service all year, including Blue Star ships to Piraeus, but boats are few in winter and we have no verified winter timetable for Paros. Check your date early and expect to go via Naxos on many days.

  • Only on the larger Blue Star ships, which carry vehicles, not on small local boats. If you are going via Naxos with a car, check that both legs take vehicles before booking. Most visitors to Iraklia do not bring one.

  • From Agios Georgios, the harbour village. If you are staying there you can walk; from Chora or elsewhere, arrange a lift with your host. Arrive in good time and check the ship name, as boats going different ways can call close together.

  • At Parikia, the island capital and main port, close to the old town and many hotels. For Naoussa, the villages or the airport, take the bus or a taxi. In summer, book a pickup if you arrive late, as taxis are in demand.

  • Strong summer winds can stop small-island boats. The operator will rebook or refund you, but the next departure from Iraklia may be a day later. Keep a spare night in your plans and avoid tight connections to flights or ferries from Paros.

  • Check for a direct Blue Star sailing on your date, or go via Naxos: Paros to Naxos from about 25 minutes, then the local boat to Iraklia, which took 1 hr 30 min on 12 August 2026. See our Paros to Iraklia page.

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