Heraklion – Koufonissi
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Heraklion – Koufonissi
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
SeaJets provides the ferry from Heraklion to Koufonissi. Heraklion Koufonissi ferries cost around $238 and $498, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Heraklion Koufonissi ferries.
Heraklion Koufonissi ferries typically depart at 08:00.
The Heraklion Koufonissi ferry trip can take around 6 hours 35 minutes. The fastest Heraklion to Koufonissi ferry is around 6 hours 35 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 7 weekly sailings from Heraklion to Koufonissi serviced by SeaJets. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Heraklion Koufonissi ferry prices typically range between $238* and $499*. The average price is typically $478*. The cheapest ferries from Heraklion to Koufonissi start from $238*. The average price for a foot passenger is $478*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25
The distance between Heraklion to Koufonissi is approximately 104 miles (168km) or 90 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets allow cars on board ferries between Heraklion and Koufonissi. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Heraklion and Koufonissi.
Foot passengers can travel on the Heraklion to Koufonissi ferry with SeaJets.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Heraklion to Koufonissi.
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| Crete (Heraklion) - Koufonissi Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $374* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 10 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6h 37m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5h 55m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 08:20 | |
| Distance | 90 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC.
An important attraction in the city itself is the Archaeological Museum which can be found on one corner of the central Eleftherias Square, in a converted power station. The museum collects and displays many artefacts from Knossos, Archanes, Phaestos, Zakros and many other important archaeological sites on the island. The museum's collection spans several thousand years and includes the Phaestos disc, classic Hellenic and Roman sculptures, frescos, jewellery, wall paintings and pottery.
Visitors to Heraklion can take a ferry from the port, which is important for both passenger services and cargo, to destinations including Santorini, Ios, Paros, Mykonos and Rhodes. There are also daily sailings to the mainland port of Piraeus.
The Greek island of Koufonisia is located to the east of the island of Naxos and to the west of the island of Amorgos, and is made up of two islets named Pano Koufonisi and Kato Koufonisi. The two islets are separated by a strait which is around 200 meters wide and the island's name is derived from the Greek for "Hollow Island" which is a reference to the large caves which led pirates to believe that the island was hollow when viewed from the sea. Located close to Koufonisia is the deserted island of Keros which has been declared an archaeological site that is under protection because of the many Cycladic artefacts that have been found on the island.
Pano Koufonisi is the only inhabited of the two islets and is a popular destination for visitors who want to relax on the island's golden sandy beaches or to swim in the island's war, crystal clear waters.
