Getting from Antikythera to Naxos

If you are heading to Naxos from Antikythera you are making your way from one of the most remote islands in Greece to the largest island in the Cyclades, on the opposite side of the country. It has a medieval Venetian town above the port, long sandy beaches on the west coast and a mountainous interior of marble villages.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Antikythera to Naxos. Antikythera's ferry connections are limited to Kythira, Piraeus, Kissamos in Crete and occasional ports on the southern Peloponnese. Getting to Naxos means taking the ferry from Antikythera to Piraeus, which takes around 9 hours, and then boarding the Piraeus to Naxos ferry, which runs up to 7 daily departures in summer and takes around 3.5 to 5.5 hours. Alternatively, take the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, fly to Athens and then take the ferry from Piraeus to Naxos.

Getting there by air

Naxos has its own small airport with connections from Athens. Antikythera has no airport, only a helipad. Taking the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, flying to Athens and then Athens to Naxos takes around 40 to 45 minutes on the second leg. Total journey time is around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, fly to Athens and then either fly to Naxos or take the Piraeus to Naxos ferry. The ferry from Piraeus delivers you directly to Naxos Town port and is often the more practical option. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Antikythera to Piraeus and board the conventional Piraeus to Naxos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to the island.