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Ferry from Heraklia (Iraklia) to Koufonissi

50m to 55m · from €3.50 · 2 operators

Heraklia to Koufonissi at a glance

Ferries from Heraklia (Iraklia) to Koufonissi are scheduled 18 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. The earliest departure in that window is 02:00 and the latest is 15:40. The crossing takes between 50m and 55m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines. Published fares start from €3.50 on a conventional ferry and from €14.70 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 26 September 2027.

Sailings / 14 days18
How oftenAbout one a day
First departure02:00
Last departure15:40
Fastest50m
Slowest55m
Conventional from€3.50
High-speed from€14.70
Operators2

Tickets from

Conventional ferry€3.50Book now
High-speed vessel€14.70Book now

Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.

Sailings in the next fortnight run on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 26 September 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Heraklia to Koufonissi through the year

Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in June (about one a day).

Sailings a day, last 12 months

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Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
October 20253928 of 31about one a day
November 20253825 of 30about one a day
December 20254127 of 31about one a day
January 20263828 of 31about one a day
February 20263524 of 28about one a day
March 20262117 of 31most days
April 20263725 of 30about one a day
May 20263826 of 31about one a day
June 20264029 of 30about one a day
July 20263931 of 31about one a day
August 20263931 of 31about one a day
September 20264028 of 30about one a day

October 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing28 of 31
Sailings39 about one a day
Usual departure15:40
OperatorsMikres Kyklades N.E. (Express Skopelitis)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Naxos)

These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.

Heraklia to Koufonissi Route Map

Map of the Cyclades showing the ferry route east-north-east from Agios Georgios on Iraklia to Koufonisi on Koufonisia.

Iraklia and Koufonissi sit close enough together in the Small Cyclades that the crossing barely gives you time to settle into a seat before the next harbour comes into view. Both islands are tiny, low-key, and largely free of cars, so this is one of the shortest and calmest hops in the Cyclades -- sheltered water for most of the year rather than the open swell you get on the bigger island-to-island runs further north. Check the schedule box above for the latest confirmed dates and departure times.

Because this is a short inter-island hop rather than a mainland connection, sailings are modest even at the height of summer, with a single daily departure typical through the season and fewer options once the shoulder months arrive. It is worth double-checking timings a day or two ahead, since a route this size can shift with weather or operator planning.

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Heraklia to Koufonissi Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €3.50 on a conventional ferry and from €14.70 on a high-speed vessel. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.

Vessel classFromOperatorVessel
Conventional ferry€3.50Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Naxos
High-speed vessel€14.70SeajetsSuper Jet 2

Weekly Heraklia to Koufonissi Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

OperatorVesselDaysDepartsArrivesDurationFromSeasonBook
Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Naxos conventional
Sat
02:0002:5555m€3.502026-10-10 to 2026-10-31Book the Blue Star Naxos sailing
Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Naxos conventional
Mon and Wed
02:1503:0550m€3.502026-10-12 to 2026-10-28Book the Blue Star Naxos sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-05-17 to 2027-09-12Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-05-25 to 2027-09-20Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-06-02 to 2027-08-03Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-06-10 to 2027-08-11Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-06-18 to 2027-08-19Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-06-26 to 2027-08-27Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-07-04 to 2027-09-04Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Wed, Fri and Sun
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-09-22 to 2027-09-26Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-05-18 to 2027-09-13Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-05-26 to 2027-09-21Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-06-03 to 2027-08-04Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-06-11 to 2027-08-12Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-06-19 to 2027-08-20Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-06-27 to 2027-08-28Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-07-05 to 2027-09-05Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Thu and Sat
13:2513:5530m€14.702027-09-23 to 2027-09-25Book the Superjet sailing
Small Cyclades LinesExpress Scopelitis conventional
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
15:4016:3050m€5.002026-10-08 to 2026-10-31Book the Express Scopelitis sailing

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Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Heraklia to Koufonissi between 16 October 2026 and 29 October 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Fri 2026-10-1615:4016:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sat 2026-10-1702:0002:5555mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Sat 2026-10-1715:4016:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Mon 2026-10-1902:1503:0550mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Mon 2026-10-1915:4016:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Tue 2026-10-2015:4016:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Wed 2026-10-2102:1503:0550mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Wed 2026-10-2115:4016:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Thu 2026-10-2215:4016:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Fri 2026-10-2315:4016:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sat 2026-10-2402:0002:5555mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Sat 2026-10-2415:4016:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Mon 2026-10-2602:1503:0550mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Mon 2026-10-2615:4016:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Tue 2026-10-2715:4016:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Wed 2026-10-2802:1503:0550mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Wed 2026-10-2815:4016:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Thu 2026-10-2915:4016:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Heraklia to Koufonissi?

Ferries from Heraklia (Iraklia) to Koufonissi are scheduled 18 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 26 September 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Heraklia to Koufonissi today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Heraklia (Iraklia) to Koufonissi today. Departure time: 15:40.

How many ferries run from Heraklia to Koufonissi this week?

9 sailings from Heraklia (Iraklia) to Koufonissi are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 2 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

What time is the first ferry from Heraklia to Koufonissi?

Scheduled departures from Heraklia (Iraklia) to Koufonissi leave at 02:00, 02:15 and 15:40.

How long is the ferry from Heraklia to Koufonissi?

The fastest crossing from Heraklia (Iraklia) to Koufonissi takes 50m and the slowest 55m.

How much does the Heraklia to Koufonissi ferry cost?

Published fares for the Heraklia (Iraklia) to Koufonissi ferry start from €3.50 on a conventional ferry and from €14.70 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.

Which ferry companies operate the Heraklia to Koufonissi route?

The Heraklia (Iraklia) to Koufonissi route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines. Crossings run on conventional ferries.

Tips for the Heraklia to Koufonissi ferry

  • Lightning storms are possible in spring and autumn; they are usually short-lived and rarely affect ferry operations, but can cause brief delays at loading.
  • If your booking allows free cancellation up to a certain date, set a calendar reminder a few days before that deadline in case your plans change.
  • If your ferry is cancelled, the operator is required to offer a refund or alternative sailing; head to the operator's quayside office immediately.
  • The ship's tannoy system uses a chime before announcements; listen for the three-tone signal that precedes important information about arrivals or delays.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 15 October 2026.