Ferry from Schinoussa to Koufonissi

Schinoussa to Koufonissi is a half-hour hop between two of the Small Cyclades, run by Blue Star Ferries with the Blue Star Naxos and by Small Cyclades Lines with the Express Scopelitis. It is one of the cheapest crossings in the Aegean and one of the shortest, more of a local bus service than a sea journey. Both boats take vehicles, though few visitors bother with a car on islands this size.

Koufonissi, properly Ano Koufonissi, is the busiest of the small islands in summer, known for its turquoise-water beaches at Pori and Fanos. The port sits directly at the main village, so there is no transfer to speak of and everything is within a short walk of the quay. Neighbouring Kato Koufonissi across the channel is uninhabited and reached by small boat.

Sailings run once or twice a day through the season, which makes this an easy link to build a short island-hopping stretch around. The live timetable and current fares are shown below. Both islands sit on the same Naxos to Amorgos line, so onward connections in either direction are usually straightforward.

Schinoussa to Koufonissi Ferry Fares

Weekly Schinoussa to Koufonissi Ferry Schedule

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

Next 14 days

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Schinoussa to Koufonissi ferry

• Wheelchair ramps are available at most larger ports, but smaller island ports may require assistance from crew – request help when booking.
• Disembarkation announcements are made in Greek and English on most vessels; listen for your port name as the ferry approaches.
• The sea temperature in the Aegean ranges from around 15°C in winter to 27–28°C in late summer; falling overboard in winter is a serious emergency.

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