Greece
Iraklia → Schinoussa
The shortest scheduled hop in the Small Cyclades: ten minutes across the channel from Iraklia to Schinoussa. Handy for day trips between the two neighbouring islands.
Iraklia to Schinoussa ferry at a glance
The ferry from Iraklia to Schinoussa takes About 10m across the Aegean Sea, operated by Small Cyclades Lines and Blue Star Ferries. Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: express Skopelitis daily except Sunday; Blue Star Naxos several times a week.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-09-29.
Sources: smallcycladeslines.gr · bluestarferries.com · How we verify
Return crossing: Schinoussa to Iraklia
Small Cyclades Lines and Blue Star Ferries also sail Schinoussa to Iraklia, taking About 10m. Schinoussa → Iraklia runs in the morning (09:05 Tue/Thu/Fri, 11:20 Mon/Wed/Sat).
Iraklia to Schinoussa ferry timetable & sailing pattern
The timetable below ended on 31 October 2026; check the official timetable (Small Cyclades Lines) for current times before you travel. Small Cyclades Lines’ Express Skopelitis schedule shown ran to 31 October 2026; on 4 November its routes page still had only the summer and 14 September – 31 October schedules, so the winter schedule was not yet published. Last winter Express Skopelitis kept sailing (its schedule ran 1 November 2025 – 7 June 2026); check its timetable before you travel.
Express Skopelitis Mon–Sat, one sailing each way
Winter timetable 14 Sep – 31 Oct 2026; the summer timetable (8 Jun – 13 Sep) runs the same pattern with the Naxos departure at 14:30
Departure times from the timetable that ended
- 15:40 from Iraklia (Mon–Sat)
Return: Schinoussa → Iraklia runs in the morning (09:05 Tue/Thu/Fri, 11:20 Mon/Wed/Sat).
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Small Cyclades Lines timetable →Check prices & book on Direct Ferries →Source: Small Cyclades Lines timetable (Express Skopelitis). Verified 2026-09-29.
Maritime Crossing Route Map
Interactive sea passage between Iraklia and Schinoussa
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Small Cyclades Lines | 10m | Express Skopelitis |
| Blue Star Ferries | 10m | Blue Star Naxos |
Route Features
Vehicles
Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
3 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Livadi beach is about 20 minutes on foot from Iraklia’s port
- Fish tavernas line the port of Mersini on Schinoussa