Koufonissi – Iraklia
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Koufonissi – Iraklia
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
The Koufonissi Iraklia ferry is serviced by 3 ferry companies: Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines. Koufonissi Iraklia ferries take around 50 minutes. The ferry costs between £8 and £18, 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 Koufonissi to Iraklia.
The first Koufonissi Iraklia ferry typically departs from Koufonissi at around 06:45. The last ferry usually departs at 12:20.
The Koufonissi Iraklia ferry trip can take around 50 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 25 minutes with SeaJets. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 9 weekly sailings from Koufonissi to Iraklia provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 6 sailings weekly. Small Cyclades Lines provide 6 sailings weekly.
Koufonissi Iraklia ferry prices typically range between £8* and £18*. The average price is typically £10*. The cheapest Koufonissi Iraklia ferry prices start from £8*. 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 Koufonissi to Iraklia is approximately 10.1 miles (16.3km) or 9 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Koufonissi and Iraklia. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Koufonissi and Iraklia.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines ferries between Koufonissi and Iraklia.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Koufonissi to Iraklia with SeaJets. 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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| Koufonissi - Iraklia Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries, SeaJets & Small Cyclades Lines | |
| Average Price | £12* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 50m | |
| First Ferry | 06:55 | |
| Last Ferry | 19:55 | |
| 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 Greek island of Koufonisia is located in the Cyclades group of islands and forms part of the municipality of Naxos and Lesser Cyclades. The island lies to the south east of the island of Naxos and to the west of the island of Amorgos. Koufonisia is actually made up of three different islands: Kato (Lower) and Pano (Upper) Koufonisi and Keros which is uninhabited and is a protected archaeological site. Artefacts found on Keros during the 20th century include a large number of Cycladic pieces of art. Also uninhabited is Kato Koufonisia which is next to Pano Koufonisia, Shoinousa and Keros. Pano Koufonisi is the smallest and most densely populated island of the Cycladic island group. The small church of Panagia which has been built on a jetty above ancient ruins is perhaps the most popular sight on the island. The island's port is mainly used by tourist boats and fishing vessels. Visitors to the island are greeted by a white windmill which is located on the east side of the port. The main town on the island is Chora which is on the south west coast of the island and has many houses of typical Cycladic architecture.
The small Greek island of Iraklia is located at the western edge of the Small Eastern Cyclades group of islands and only has around 100 inhabitants. The island is characterised by hills, thick vegetation, clear waters with the od shipwreck on the sea floor, and scenic bays which all combine to make it one of the most unspoilt islands of the Cyclades. For nature lovers the island is home to the Mediterranean seal and the marine turtle, Caretta Caretta. The island only has two villages. Ayios Georgios, which is home to the island's harbour, and Panayia.
Perhaps because the island is so small its history remains largely unknown with speculation that is may have been a Minoan settlement in the 2nd century BC, as there is an similar city in Crete. Under Venetian and Ottoman rule, the island paid taxes but it seems that it was the only obligation the Iraklians had.
From the island's port there are ferries available that depart to the Port of Piraeus with a crossing time of between 8 and 10 hours, depending on itinerary. There are also ferry services to the other islands of the Small Cyclades and to Naxos and Amorgos.
