Naxos is connected by airplane with the Athens international Airport Elefterios Venizelos. At the moment there is one flight per day, departure time depending on day and time of the year. Duration of the trip 45 mins. Naxos can also be reached by boat. Boats to Naxos depart from the Port of Piraeus or Rafina. The Pier, where Cyclades boats depart at Piraeus, is right opposite the train/metro station of Athens.