Katapola – Iraklia
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Katapola – Iraklia
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
The Katapola Iraklia ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies: Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines. Katapola Iraklia ferries take around 2 hours 10 minutes. The ferry costs between £13 and £39, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Katapola to Iraklia.
The first Katapola Iraklia ferry typically departs from Katapola at around 05:45. The last ferry usually departs at 19:00.
The Katapola Iraklia ferry trip can take around 2 hours 10 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 45 minutes with Blue Star Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 8 weekly sailings from Katapola to Iraklia provided by Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. Small Cyclades Lines provide 6 sailings weekly.
Katapola Iraklia ferry prices typically range between £13* and £39*. The average price is typically £16*. The cheapest Katapola Iraklia ferry prices start from £13*. The average price for a foot passenger is £15*. The average price for a car is £21*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.
The distance between Katapola to Iraklia is approximately 27.4 miles (44.1km) or 24 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Katapola and Iraklia. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Katapola and Iraklia.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines ferries between Katapola and Iraklia.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Katapola to Iraklia with Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Katapola - Iraklia Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | £16 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h 10 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 05:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:00 | |
| Distance | 24 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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The village of Katapola is located on the Greek island of Amorgos, which is one of the Cyclades group of islands. Amorgos is the nearest Cycladic island to the neighbouring Dodecanese group of islands. The long and narrow village of Katapola only has a few streets, where visitors will see that many of the houses are just a stone's throw from the water's edge. Located a short distance from the village you will find a few tavernas, cafes and bars. This is the perfect location for a leisurely lunch and to take in the views on offer. The best beach closest to the village is Maltezi beach which is a fairly short walk from the village.
There are frequent ferry connections from Katapola to the port of Piraeus with a crossing time of between 7 - 9 hours on a conventional ferry, depending on itinerary, and 4 - 5 hours if a fast ferry is taken. The island also has ferry services to the rest of the Cyclades, the Dodecanese islands and with the island of Astypalaia.
The small Greek island of Iraklia is located at the western edge of the Small Eastern Cyclades group of islands and only has around 100 inhabitants. The island is characterised by hills, thick vegetation, clear waters with the od shipwreck on the sea floor, and scenic bays which all combine to make it one of the most unspoilt islands of the Cyclades. For nature lovers the island is home to the Mediterranean seal and the marine turtle, Caretta Caretta. The island only has two villages. Ayios Georgios, which is home to the island's harbour, and Panayia.
Perhaps because the island is so small its history remains largely unknown with speculation that is may have been a Minoan settlement in the 2nd century BC, as there is an similar city in Crete. Under Venetian and Ottoman rule, the island paid taxes but it seems that it was the only obligation the Iraklians had.
From the island's port there are ferries available that depart to the Port of Piraeus with a crossing time of between 8 and 10 hours, depending on itinerary. There are also ferry services to the other islands of the Small Cyclades and to Naxos and Amorgos.
