Ferry from Naxos to Astypalea

Traveling from Naxos to Astypalea by ferry is easy, comfortable and you can take advantage of lower-cost ferry tickets thanks to the available discounts. The ferry company offers discounts of up to 50% to the following passenger categories:

• Children from 5 to 10 years old
• Students of Greek Public Universities
• People with disabilities
• Large families

Note: infants and children up to 4 years usually travel for free.

Cabins & accommodation

Some ferries that travel from Naxos to Astypalea have cabins, but you can also book numbered seats.

Luggage

Greek ferry companies, such as Blue Star Ferries, do not have a strict luggage allowance policy. In any case, make sure to carry no more than 50 kg of luggage with you, and bear in mind that you are responsible for carrying them on board.

There are designated areas to store your luggage items or you can keep them with you throughout the trip.

Pets on board

You can travel with your pet on the ferry from Naxos to Astypalea. 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 travel tips for your trip from Naxos to Astypalea:

• We recommend arriving at the port of Naxos at least 45 min in advance of your ferry departure.
• Astypalea is located at the crossroads of the Cyclades and the Dodecanese. It is an ideal starting point for island-hopping since you can easily travel to Amorgos, Nisyros and Kalymnos.
• For extra tips about holidays in Astypalea, visit our relevant destination page.

Where to take the ferry from Naxos to Astypalea

You can take the ferry to Astypalea from the port of Naxos in Chora. The port is located approximately 3.5 km from the island's airport.

To get to the port of Naxos, you can either take the local bus (KTEL) or a taxi. If you are already in Chora, you can also walk there.