Ferry from Koufonisi to Iraklia

50m to 55m · from €3.50 · 2 operators

By Dave Briggs

Koufonisi to Iraklia at a glance

Ferries from Koufonisi to Iraklia are scheduled 18 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. The earliest departure in that window is 06:45 and the latest is 10:35. 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 sailing again from 17 May 2027. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 February 2027; the rest of the winter timetable is not out yet, and sailings are published again from 17 May 2027.

Sailings / 14 days18
How oftenAbout one a day
First departure06:45
Last departure10:35
Fastest50m
Slowest55m
Fares from€3.50
Operators2

Tickets from

Conventional ferry€3.50Book now
High-speed vessel, sailing again from 17 May 2027€14.70Book now
ECO Seat€3.50Book now
AB43 Cabin€12.50Book 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 all seven days
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Operators have published this route's timetable to 27 February 2027. The rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet, so nothing is listed from 28 February 2027 to 16 May 2027. Sailings are published again from 17 May 2027, as far as 26 September 2027.

Koufonisi to Iraklia through the year

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

Sailings a day, last 12 months

Tap a month to see how it ran

Month by month
MonthSailingsDays with a sailingHow often
November 20253830 of 30about one a day
December 20254128 of 31about one a day
January 20263728 of 31about one a day
February 20263424 of 28about one a day
March 20262219 of 31most days
April 20263725 of 30about one a day
May 20263726 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 20263928 of 30about one a day
October 20264231 of 31about one a day

November 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing30 of 30
Sailings38 about one a day
Usual first departure06:45
Usual last departure10:35
OperatorsSmall Cyclades Lines (Express Scopelitis)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Naxos)

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

Koufonisi to Iraklia Route Map

Map of the Cyclades showing the ferry route west-south-west from Koufonisi to Iraklia.

Koufonisi to Iraklia takes around fifty minutes, served by Blue Star Ferries on the Blue Star Naxos and by Small Cyclades Lines on the Express Scopelitis. It is a short run between two neighbours in the Small Cyclades, and one of the cheapest crossings in the islands. The Scopelitis is a small local ferry; the Blue Star is a full-size conventional ship, so the feel varies with the boat.

Iraklia is the westernmost and least populated island of the group, and you tie up at Agios Georgios, its simple harbour village and main settlement. There is barely any development, which is the reason most people come. Quiet beaches, walking routes and the large Agios Ioannis cave, one of the biggest in the Cyclades, are the substance of a visit.

Between the two operators there is usually more than one sailing most days in season. The current timetable and fares are shown below, with tickets starting at around €3.50. Naxos is the hub for the group, so onward travel beyond these islands normally routes through there.

Weekly Koufonisi to Iraklia Ferry Schedule

What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Koufonisi.

Small Cyclades Lines

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Express Scopelitis conventional · 50m · from €5.00

DaysDeparts
Mon, Wed and Sat		10:35
Tue, Thu and Fri		08:20

Blue Star Ferries

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Blue Star Delos conventional · 55m · from €3.50

DaysDeparts
Mon, Wed and Sun		06:45

Sailings already published, month by month

The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 26 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.

  • November 2026: sails every day from 13 November, 1 to 2 sailings a day. Earliest departure 06:45, latest 10:35. Fastest crossing 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines.
  • December 2026: sails on 30 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 06:45, latest 10:35. Fastest crossing 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines.
  • January 2027: sails on 26 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 06:45, latest 10:35. Fastest crossing 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines.
  • February 2027: sails on 24 of 28 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 08:20, latest 10:35. Fastest crossing 50m. Conventional ferries: Small Cyclades Lines.
  • May 2027: sails on 15 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 14:10. Fastest crossing 30m. High-speed: Seajets.
  • June 2027: sails every day, 1 sailing a day. Departs 14:10. Fastest crossing 30m. High-speed: Seajets.
  • July 2027: sails every day, 1 sailing a day. Departs 14:10. Fastest crossing 30m. High-speed: Seajets.
  • August 2027: sails every day, 1 sailing a day. Departs 14:10. Fastest crossing 30m. High-speed: Seajets.
  • September 2027: sails every day to 26 September, 1 sailing a day. Departs 14:10. Fastest crossing 30m. High-speed: Seajets.

Koufonisi to Iraklia Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €3.50 on a conventional ferry and from €14.70 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 17 May 2027. 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 Delos
High-speed vessel, sailing again from 17 May 2027€14.70SeajetsSuperjet

Ticket classes by operator

Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.

Blue Star Ferries

Ticket typeCategoryFare
AB43 Cabincabin€12.50
AB44 Cabincabin€12.50
AB4PET3 Cabincabin€12.50
AB4PET4 Cabincabin€12.50
A43 Cabincabin€14.00
A44 Cabincabin€14.00
A4PET3 Cabincabin€14.00
A4PET4 Cabincabin€14.00
AB42 Cabincabin€14.50
AB4PET2 Cabincabin€14.50
A42 Cabincabin€16.50
A4PET2 Cabincabin€16.50
A4BRTH3 Cabincabin€19.00
A4BRTH4 Cabincabin€19.00
AB41 Cabincabin€19.00
AB4PET1 Cabincabin€19.00
A4BRTH2 Cabincabin€21.50
A41 Cabincabin€22.00
A4PET1 Cabincabin€22.00
L2DBRTH2 Cabincabin€23.50
A4BRTH1 Cabincabin€27.00
L2DBRTH1 Cabincabin€29.00
ECO Seatpassenger€3.50
ATS1 Seatpassenger€8.00
ATS2 Seatpassenger€8.00
ATS3 Seatpassenger€8.00
ATS4 Seatpassenger€8.00
ATS5 Seatpassenger€8.00
BSN Seatpassenger€8.50
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

Small Cyclades Lines

Ticket typeCategoryFare
AS Deckpassenger€5.00

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Koufonisi to Iraklia between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Fri 13 November08:2009:1050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sat 14 November10:3511:2550mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sun 15 November06:4507:4055mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Mon 16 November06:4507:4055mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Mon 16 November10:3511:2550mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Tue 17 November08:2009:1050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Wed 18 November06:4507:4055mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Wed 18 November10:3511:2550mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Thu 19 November08:2009:1050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Fri 20 November08:2009:1050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sat 21 November10:3511:2550mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sun 22 November06:4507:4055mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Mon 23 November06:4507:4055mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Mon 23 November10:3511:2550mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Tue 24 November08:2009:1050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Wed 25 November06:4507:4055mBlue Star DelosBlue Star Ferries
Wed 25 November10:3511:2550mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Thu 26 November08:2009:1050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Koufonisi to Iraklia?

Ferries from Koufonisi to Iraklia are scheduled 18 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. In that fortnight there are departures on all seven days. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 February 2027, and the rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet. Sailings are published again from 17 May 2027, as far as 26 September 2027.

Are there ferries from Koufonisi to Iraklia today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Koufonisi to Iraklia today. Departure time: 08:20.

How many ferries run from Koufonisi to Iraklia this week?

9 sailings from Koufonisi to Iraklia are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day this week. The busiest days are Monday and Wednesday.

What time is the first ferry from Koufonisi to Iraklia?

The first ferry from Koufonisi to Iraklia leaves at 06:45 and the last at 10:35.

How long is the ferry from Koufonisi to Iraklia?

The fastest crossing from Koufonisi to Iraklia takes 50m and the slowest 55m.

How much does the Koufonisi to Iraklia ferry cost?

Published fares for the Koufonisi to Iraklia ferry start from €3.50 on a conventional ferry and from €14.70 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 17 May 2027. A cabin berth is published from €12.50. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.

Which ferry companies operate the Koufonisi to Iraklia route?

The Koufonisi to Iraklia route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 17 May 2027.

Tips for the Koufonisi to Iraklia ferry

  • Koufonisi's port sits in Chora, the island's only village, so most accommodation is a short walk from the dock; even so, arrive at least 30 minutes before your ferry to Paros is due to depart.
  • Book your ferry to Paros online in advance, especially in July and August, since sailings on this small network fill quickly; Chora's travel agency also sells tickets locally, but do not rely on it as your only option.
  • From June to September, meltemi winds can bring rough seas and cause Small Cyclades ferries to cancel sailings at short notice; check your ferry company's status before setting out for the port.
  • Luggage can be stored in the overhead racks inside the seating areas or along the corridors; there is no formal left-luggage system.
  • Keep your passport, wallet, and phone in a small bag you keep with you at all times, not in your main luggage stowed in the overhead rack.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 13 November 2026.