Ferry from Koufonissi to Heraklia (Iraklia)

50m to 55m · from €3.50 · 2 operators

By Dave Briggs

Koufonissi to Heraklia at a glance

Ferries from Koufonissi to Heraklia (Iraklia) are scheduled 11 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. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 26 September 2027.

Sailings / 14 days11
How oftenAbout one a day
First departure06:45
Last departure10:35
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
ECO Deck€3.50Book now
CABIN AB4 inside€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 26 September 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

Koufonissi to Heraklia 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 20253831 of 31about one a day
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 2025 · this month, a year ago

Days with a sailing31 of 31
Sailings38 about one a day
Usual departure08:20
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.

Koufonissi to Heraklia Route Map

Map of the Cyclades showing the ferry route west-south-west from Koufonissi to Heraklia.

Koufonissi to Heraklia 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.

Heraklia 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. 50. Naxos is the hub for the group, so onward travel beyond these islands normally routes through there.

Koufonissi to Heraklia 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€14.70SeajetsSuperjet

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
CABIN AB4 insidecabin€12.50
CABIN A4 outsidecabin€14.00
A4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) - Pets Allowedcabin€14.00
ECO Deckpassenger€3.50
NUMBERED AIRCRAFT TYPE SEATSpassenger€8.00
BSN Business Class Loungepassenger€8.50
Vehicles (cars, motorbikes)vehicleprice not published: check with the operator

Small Cyclades Lines

Ticket typeCategoryFare
AS Deckpassenger€5.00

Weekly Koufonissi to Heraklia 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
Mon, Wed, Sat and Sun		06:4507:4055m€3.502026-10-25 to 2026-10-31Book the Blue Star Naxos sailing
Small Cyclades LinesExpress Scopelitis conventional
Tue, Thu and Fri		08:2009:1050m€5.002026-10-08 to 2026-10-30Book the Express Scopelitis sailing
Small Cyclades LinesExpress Scopelitis conventional
Mon, Wed and Sat		10:3511:2550m€5.002026-10-10 to 2026-10-31Book the Express Scopelitis sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-05-17 to 2027-09-12Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-05-25 to 2027-09-20Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-06-02 to 2027-08-03Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-06-10 to 2027-08-11Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-06-18 to 2027-08-19Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-06-26 to 2027-08-27Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-07-04 to 2027-09-04Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuperjet high-speed
Wed, Fri and Sun		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-09-22 to 2027-09-26Book the Superjet sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-05-18 to 2027-09-13Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-05-26 to 2027-09-21Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Mon, Wed, Thu and Sat		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-06-03 to 2027-08-04Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Tue, Thu, Fri and Sun		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-06-11 to 2027-08-12Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-06-19 to 2027-08-20Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-06-27 to 2027-08-28Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-07-05 to 2027-09-05Book the Super Jet 2 sailing
SeajetsSuper Jet 2 high-speed
Thu and Sat		14:1014:4030m€14.702027-09-23 to 2027-09-25Book the Super Jet 2 sailing

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Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Koufonissi to Heraklia between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Sat 2026-10-2410:3511:2550mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sun 2026-10-2506:4507:4055mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Mon 2026-10-2606:4507:4055mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Mon 2026-10-2610:3511:2550mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Tue 2026-10-2708:2009:1050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Wed 2026-10-2806:4507:4055mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Wed 2026-10-2810:3511:2550mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Thu 2026-10-2908:2009:1050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Fri 2026-10-3008:2009:1050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sat 2026-10-3106:4507:4055mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Sat 2026-10-3110:3511:2550mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Koufonissi to Heraklia?

Ferries from Koufonissi to Heraklia (Iraklia) are scheduled 11 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 26 September 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Koufonissi to Heraklia today?

Yes, there is 1 sailing from Koufonissi to Heraklia (Iraklia) today. Departure time: 10:35.

How many ferries run from Koufonissi to Heraklia this week?

9 sailings from Koufonissi to Heraklia (Iraklia) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Saturdays.

What time is the first ferry from Koufonissi to Heraklia?

Scheduled departures from Koufonissi to Heraklia (Iraklia) leave at 06:45, 08:20 and 10:35.

How long is the ferry from Koufonissi to Heraklia?

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

How much does the Koufonissi to Heraklia ferry cost?

Published fares for the Koufonissi to Heraklia (Iraklia) ferry start from €3.50 on a conventional ferry and from €14.70 on a high-speed vessel. 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 Koufonissi to Heraklia route?

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

Tips for the Koufonissi to Heraklia ferry

  • Koufonisi's port sits in Chora, the island's only village, so most accommodation is a short walk from the quay; 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.
  • Onboard food prices are higher than onshore – if you are on a budget, bring sandwiches, fruit, and water from a supermarket before you board.
  • Cold drinks sell out on very busy summer sailings; buy yours as soon as you board rather than waiting until you are thirsty.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 24 October 2026.