Ferry from Iraklia to Donousa

2h 05m · from €7.50 · 1 operator

By Dave Briggs

Iraklia to Donousa at a glance

Ferries from Iraklia to Donousa are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. Departures in that window are at 15:40. The crossing takes 2h 05m. The route is served by 1 operator: Small Cyclades Lines. Published fares start from €7.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 February 2027.

Sailings / 14 days6
How oftenEvery other day
First departure15:40
Last departure15:40
Crossing time2h 05m
Fares from€7.50
Operators1

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Conventional ferry€7.50Book now
AS Deck€7.50Book now

Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.

Sailings in the next fortnight run on Mon, Wed and Sat
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 27 February 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Iraklia to Donousa through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (every other day).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

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Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
November 20251313 of 30every other day
December 20251414 of 31every other day
January 20261111 of 312 or 3 times a week
February 20261212 of 28every other day
March 202644 of 31about once a week
April 20261212 of 302 or 3 times a week
May 20261313 of 312 or 3 times a week
June 20261313 of 30every other day
July 20261212 of 312 or 3 times a week
August 20261313 of 312 or 3 times a week
September 20261515 of 30every other day
October 20261313 of 30every other day

November 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing13 of 30
Sailings13 every other day
Usual departure15:40
OperatorsSmall Cyclades Lines (Express Scopelitis)

These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.

Iraklia to Donousa Route Map

Map of the Cyclades showing the ferry route north-east from Iraklia to Donousa.

Iraklia to Donousa takes a little over two hours on Small Cyclades Lines' Express Scopelitis, calling at the other islands of the group along the way. The two sit at opposite ends of the Small Cyclades, so this is one of the longer legs within the cluster. The Scopelitis is a small boat and the crossing is much better in settled weather.

Donousa is a small, remote island northeast of Naxos with almost no tourism infrastructure, which is exactly what people go for. The port and main settlement is Stavros, a whitewashed harbour village where everything is within a few minutes' walk. Beaches and walking paths make up the day, and rooms are limited enough that booking ahead in August is sensible.

Sailings run around three times a week, and connections here are limited and seasonal. The current timetable and fares are shown below, with tickets starting near €7.50. Naxos is the hub for the whole group if you need to get anywhere beyond these islands.

Weekly Iraklia to Donousa Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Iraklia.

Small Cyclades Lines

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Express Scopelitis conventional · 2h 05m · from €7.50

DaysDeparts
Mon, Wed and Sat		15:40

Sailings already published, month by month

The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 27 February 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.

  • November 2026: sails on 8 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 15:40. Fastest crossing 2h 05m. Conventional ferries: Small Cyclades Lines.
  • December 2026: sails on 13 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 15:40. Fastest crossing 2h 05m. Conventional ferries: Small Cyclades Lines.
  • January 2027: sails on 13 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 15:40. Fastest crossing 2h 05m. Conventional ferries: Small Cyclades Lines.
  • February 2027: sails on 12 of the 27 days to 27 February, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 15:40. Fastest crossing 2h 05m. Conventional ferries: Small Cyclades Lines.

Iraklia to Donousa Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €7.50 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.

Vessel classFromOperatorVessel
Conventional ferry€7.50Small Cyclades LinesExpress Scopelitis

Ticket classes by operator

Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.

Small Cyclades Lines

Ticket typeCategoryFare
AS Deckpassenger€7.50

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Iraklia to Donousa between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Sat 14 November15:4017:452h 05mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Mon 16 November15:4017:452h 05mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Wed 18 November15:4017:452h 05mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sat 21 November15:4017:452h 05mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Mon 23 November15:4017:452h 05mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Wed 25 November15:4017:452h 05mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Iraklia to Donousa?

Ferries from Iraklia to Donousa are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 February 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Iraklia to Donousa today?

No, there are no scheduled departures from Iraklia to Donousa today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 14 November 2026, at 15:40. Departures fall on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

How many ferries run from Iraklia to Donousa this week?

3 sailings from Iraklia to Donousa are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.

What time is the first ferry from Iraklia to Donousa?

Ferries from Iraklia to Donousa leave at 15:40.

How long is the ferry from Iraklia to Donousa?

The crossing from Iraklia to Donousa takes 2h 05m.

How much does the Iraklia to Donousa ferry cost?

Published fares for the Iraklia to Donousa ferry start from €7.50 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.

Which ferry companies operate the Iraklia to Donousa route?

The Iraklia to Donousa route is served by Small Cyclades Lines. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Iraklia to Donousa ferry

  • The flat bow (prow) area of a large ferry is usually accessible and offers outstanding forward views – one of the best spots to stand during harbour entry.
  • Keep valuables – wallet, passport, phone – in a small day bag you carry on board; never leave them in checked luggage or in your car on the car deck.
  • If you want to avoid the worst of the meltemi, book morning departures from exposed Aegean ports in July and August – conditions are typically calmer before midday.
  • In Donousa, one of the Small Cyclades between Naxos and Amorgos, the pace of life is unhurried and the beaches are genuinely secluded. The island is ideal for swimming and hiking between coves in an authentic, crowd-free setting.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 13 November 2026.