Iraklia – Koufonissi
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Iraklia – Koufonissi
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Ferries run between Iraklia and Koufonissi run once a day. 4 ferry operators sail between Iraklia to Koufonissi, these include
Ferries from Iraklia to Koufonissi typically depart from Iraklia at around 00:15. The average sailing time of a Koufonissi Iraklia ferry is approximately 50m.
Ferry prices for Iraklia Koufonissi ferries typically range between €7* and €55*. The average price is around €20*. The cheapest ferry prices from Iraklia to Koufonissi start from €6*. The average price for a foot passenger is €14*. The average price for a car ferry is €70*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Iraklia to Koufonissi is approximately 10.1 miles (16.2km), or 8.7 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries, SeaJets offer a car ferry from Iraklia to Koufonissi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Iraklia and Koufonissi.
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Iraklia to Koufonissi with Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries, SeaJets, Small Cyclades Lines.
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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 | 20 €* | |
| 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.
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.
