Ferry from Koufonissi to Heraklia (Iraklia)

50m · from €3.50 · 2 operators

By Dave Briggs

Koufonissi to Heraklia at a glance

Ferries from Koufonissi to Heraklia (Iraklia) are scheduled 18 times over the next 14 days, about one a day. The earliest departure in that window is 09:40 and the latest is 19:55. The crossing takes 50m. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Small Cyclades Lines. Published fares start from €3.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on all seven days during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 1 November 2026.

Sailings / 14 days18
Per day1.3
First departure09:40
Last departure19:55
Crossing time50m
Fares from€3.50
Operators2

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Conventional ferry€3.50Book 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 1 November 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.

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. 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.

Koufonissi to Heraklia Ferry Fares

Lowest fare by vessel class

From €3.50 on a conventional ferry. 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

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
Wed		06:4507:4055m€3.502026-09-16 to 2026-10-28Book the Blue Star Naxos sailing
Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Naxos conventional
Sat		06:4507:4055m€3.502026-09-19 to 2026-10-03Book the Blue Star Naxos sailing
Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Naxos conventional
Mon		06:4507:4055m€3.502026-09-21 to 2026-10-26Book the Blue Star Naxos sailing
Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Naxos conventional
Sun		06:4507:4055m€3.502026-10-11 to 2026-11-01Book the Blue Star Naxos sailing
Small Cyclades LinesExpress Scopelitis conventional
Tue, Thu and Fri		08:2009:1050m€5.002026-09-15 to 2026-10-30Book the Express Scopelitis sailing
Small Cyclades LinesExpress Scopelitis conventional
Mon, Wed and Fri		09:4010:3050m€5.00now to 2026-09-11Book the Express Scopelitis sailing
Small Cyclades LinesExpress Scopelitis conventional
Mon, Wed and Sat		10:3511:2550m€5.002026-09-14 to 2026-10-31Book the Express Scopelitis sailing
Small Cyclades LinesExpress Scopelitis conventional
Tue, Thu and Sat		10:4011:3050m€5.00now to 2026-09-12Book the Express Scopelitis sailing
Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Naxos conventional
Tue, Thu and Sun		19:5520:4550m€3.50now to 2026-09-13Book the Blue Star Naxos sailing

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Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Koufonissi to Heraklia between 25 August 2026 and 7 September 2026.

DateDepartsArrivesDurationVesselOperator
Tue 2026-08-2510:4011:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Tue 2026-08-2519:5520:4550mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Wed 2026-08-2609:4010:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Thu 2026-08-2710:4011:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Thu 2026-08-2719:5520:4550mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Fri 2026-08-2809:4010:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sat 2026-08-2910:4011:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sun 2026-08-3019:5520:4550mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Mon 2026-08-3109:4010:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Tue 2026-09-0110:4011:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Tue 2026-09-0119:5520:4550mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Wed 2026-09-0209:4010:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Thu 2026-09-0310:4011:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Thu 2026-09-0319:5520:4550mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Fri 2026-09-0409:4010:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sat 2026-09-0510:4011:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines
Sun 2026-09-0619:5520:4550mBlue Star NaxosBlue Star Ferries
Mon 2026-09-0709:4010:3050mExpress ScopelitisSmall Cyclades Lines

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do ferries run from Koufonissi to Heraklia?

Ferries from Koufonissi to Heraklia (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 1 November 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.

Are there ferries from Koufonissi to Heraklia today?

Yes, there are 2 sailings from Koufonissi to Heraklia (Iraklia) today. Departure times: 10:40 and 19:55.

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 days are Tuesdays and Thursdays.

What time is the first ferry from Koufonissi to Heraklia?

Scheduled departures from Koufonissi to Heraklia (Iraklia) leave at 09:40, 10:40 and 19:55.

How long is the ferry from Koufonissi to Heraklia?

The crossing from Koufonissi to Heraklia (Iraklia) takes 50m.

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. 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.
  • Do not leave valuables unattended in luggage – ferry saloons are busy places and opportunistic theft, while rare, does occur.
  • The upper open deck in summer is exposed to full sun; apply sunscreen before boarding and reapply if you spend more than an hour on deck.

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Fares shown are the operators’ published tariffs. Timetable data as published by the operators. Updated 16 August 2026.