Iraklia – Koufonissi
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Iraklia – Koufonissi
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Depending on the season their are about 6 weekly sailings between Iraklia and Koufonissi. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Iraklia to Koufonissi, Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines. Iraklia Koufonissi ferries take around 50 minutes. The ferry costs between $22.75 and $34.43, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Iraklia to Koufonissi.
The earliest Iraklia Koufonissi ferry typically departs Iraklia at about 02:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 16:10.
Ferries from Iraklia to Koufonissi sail in around 50 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 6 weekly sailings from Iraklia to Koufonissi provided by Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. Small Cyclades Lines provide 6 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Iraklia to Koufonissi typically range between $22.75* and $34.43*. On average the Iraklia Koufonissi ferry is $22.98*. The cheapest Iraklia Koufonissi ferry prices start from $22.75*. The average price for a foot passenger is $22.98*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Iraklia to Koufonissi is approximately 10 miles (16km) or 9 nautical miles.
Yes, Iraklia Koufonissi ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Iraklia and Koufonissi. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Iraklia and Koufonissi use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines allow foot passengers on Iraklia Koufonissi ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Iraklia to Koufonissi. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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The small Greek island of Iraklia is one of the Cyclades group of islands and is located in the Aegean Sea. It measures around 18 sq. km and lies between the island of Naxos and the island of Ios, and is close to the islands of Schoinoussa, Koufonisi, Donoussa and Keros which together for the Small Cyclades group of islands. The island has many artefacts that have been found confirming that ancient settlements and tomb were located on the island. Finds include evidence of the Early Cycladic civilisation (3rd millennium BC) and the ruins of the temples of the Goddess Luck and the Goddess Zeus, dating back to the 4th - 2nd century BC. The islands coastal terrain, characterised by coves and naturally formed caves, were good hiding places for pirates and smugglers during the Turkish Occupation.
Agios Georgios is the island's port from which ferries operate to Piraeus with a crossing time of between 8 and 10 hours, depending on route. Ferry services are also available to the other islands of the Small Cyclades and also to Naxos and Amorgos.
The Greek island of Koufonisia is located to the east of the island of Naxos and to the west of the island of Amorgos, and is made up of two islets named Pano Koufonisi and Kato Koufonisi. The two islets are separated by a strait which is around 200 meters wide and the island's name is derived from the Greek for "Hollow Island" which is a reference to the large caves which led pirates to believe that the island was hollow when viewed from the sea. Located close to Koufonisia is the deserted island of Keros which has been declared an archaeological site that is under protection because of the many Cycladic artefacts that have been found on the island.
Pano Koufonisi is the only inhabited of the two islets and is a popular destination for visitors who want to relax on the island's golden sandy beaches or to swim in the island's war, crystal clear waters.
