Naxos Island National Airport (JNX) to Naxos
The airport is a short taxi ride from Naxos Town, about 5–10 minutes. There is no reliable airport bus, so most visitors use a taxi or a hotel transfer.
Naxos airport is small and mainly receives domestic flights from Athens. Most visitors arrive by ferry from Piraeus or Rafina at Naxos Town port.
Best for most people: Taxi. The ride is short and inexpensive, and taxis meet most arriving flights.
All the options
| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| taxi Taxis outside the terminal when flights land | about 5–10 min to Chora | about €10–20 to Chora; more to beaches like Agios Prokopios or Plaka | around flight times | Few cars may be available at peak times; consider pre-booking. | |
| private transfer Hotel pickup or pre-booked transfer | about 5–20 min | varies | around flight times | Many hotels offer pickup; ask when you book. | |
| car hire Rental agencies that deliver to the airport by arrangement | varies by season | Useful for exploring villages like Halki and Apiranthos. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Other airports
- Athens (ATH), the usual connection point, with short flights to Naxos or ferries from Piraeus and Rafina.
Tips
- The airport is very small: arrange your transfer or car hire in advance.
- If you arrive by ferry, taxis and the KTEL bus station are near the port in Naxos Town.
- Strong summer winds can occasionally delay small planes and ferries.
- Beaches south of Chora, like Agios Georgios and Agios Prokopios, are only 5–15 minutes from the airport.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Naxos airport to Naxos Town?
A taxi from Naxos airport to Naxos Town (Chora) usually costs about €10 to €20 and takes 5 to 10 minutes. Fares to beach areas such as Agios Prokopios or Plaka are a little higher. The number of taxis is limited, especially in August, so pre-booking a taxi or transfer is wise.
Is there a bus from Naxos airport?
There is no dependable dedicated bus from Naxos airport. The KTEL island buses depart from the bus station near the port in Naxos Town and serve beaches and villages. From the airport, most visitors take a taxi, a hotel transfer or collect a rental car.
How do I get to Naxos from Athens?
You can fly from Athens to Naxos in about 40 to 45 minutes, or take a ferry from Piraeus or Rafina. Fast ferries take roughly 3 to 4 hours and conventional ferries about 5 to 6 hours. Ferries arrive at the port in Naxos Town, within walking distance of many hotels.
Can I pay by card?
Card payment is increasingly accepted in Greek taxis, but not every driver has a card reader, so carry some cash in euros. Hotel transfers can usually be paid with your room bill. Ferry and flight tickets can be bought online by card.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.