Iraklia – Koufonissi
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Iraklia – Koufonissi
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
The Iraklia Koufonissi ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies: Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines. Iraklia Koufonissi ferries take around 50 minutes. The ferry costs between £10 and £15, 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 first Iraklia Koufonissi ferry typically departs from Iraklia at around 02:00. The last ferry usually departs at 16:10.
The Iraklia Koufonissi ferry trip can take around 50 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 45 minutes with Blue Star Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 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.
Iraklia Koufonissi ferry prices typically range between £10* and £15*. The average price is typically £10*. The cheapest Iraklia Koufonissi ferry prices start from £10*. The average price for a foot passenger is £10*.
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 April 25.
The distance between Iraklia to Koufonissi is approximately 10.1 miles (16.3km) or 9 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Iraklia and Koufonissi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Iraklia and Koufonissi.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines ferries between Iraklia and Koufonissi.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Iraklia to Koufonissi with Blue Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Iraklia - Koufonissi Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | £17* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 50m | |
| First Ferry | 00:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:10 | |
| Distance | 8 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
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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.
