travel & accommodation

Getting to Naxos:

From the UK:

Option 1: Direct Flights to Mykonos

• At certain times of the year, you can find direct flights from Bristol, Gatwick, and Luton airports to Mykonos Island, which is located directly north of Naxos.

• From Mykonos, it's a short 45-minute ferry ride to Naxos.

Option 2: Flights to Santorini

• Alternatively, you can fly to Santorini Island, which is a bit further away from Naxos (approximately a 3-hour ferry ride to Naxos from Santorini).

Option 3: Flights to Athens

• Flights to Athens are available from most international airports in the UK.

• Once you arrive in Athens, you have two options to get to Naxos:

  1. Take a short domestic flight from Athens to Naxos, which takes approximately 40 minutes.

  2. Take a ferry from the port of Piraeus in Athens to Naxos, which typically takes around 4-5 hours.

Useful Websites for Booking Flights and Ferries:

• Flights: You can check flight options and prices on websites like Skyscanner, Aegean Airlines, or easyJet.

• Ferries: For ferry bookings, you can visit FerryHopper or Ferries.gr.

• https://www.rome2rio.com/ will help you plan your journey from anywhere in the world in whatever way you wish to travel

Alternative Travel Option from the UK:

• If you're feeling adventurous and environmentally conscious, you can also consider driving to Italy and then taking a ferry from one of the Italian ports to Greece. Alternatively, you can drive all the way to Athens and then follow the ferry options mentioned above.

From Greece:

• If you're already in Greece, you can catch ferries to Naxos from both Piraeus and Rafina ports. These ferries leave regularly, providing convenient access to the island.

Important Note:

• Please keep in mind that the costs for flights and ferry tickets are not included in the Naxos Creative course fees. You will need to arrange and purchase your travel tickets separately.

• If you require assistance with booking flights or ferry tickets, it's advisable to get in touch with the organisers or consult the mentioned travel websites for guidance and reservations.

Enjoy your journey to Naxos

Please Note: Flights & Ferry costs are not included in the Naxos Creative course fees. If you need any further help with booking either flights or ferry please get in touch.