Koufonissi – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
Koufonissi – Heraklion
Ferries to Crete
Ferries run between Koufonissi and Crete (Heraklion) run once a day. The Koufonissi Crete (Heraklion) ferry is operated by
Ferries from Koufonissi to Crete (Heraklion) typically depart from Koufonissi at around 12:35. The average sailing time of a Crete (Heraklion) Koufonissi ferry is approximately 5h 26m.
Ferry prices for Koufonissi Crete (Heraklion) ferries typically range between €160* and €545*. The average price is around €308*. The cheapest ferry prices from Koufonissi to Crete (Heraklion) start from €140*. The average price for a foot passenger is €308*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Koufonissi to Crete (Heraklion) is approximately 104.1 miles (167.5km), or 90.4 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Koufonissi and Crete (Heraklion)
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Koufonissi to Crete (Heraklion) with SeaJets.
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| Koufonissi - Crete (Heraklion) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 308 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5h 26m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 5h 25m | |
| First Ferry | 12:35 | |
| Last Ferry | 12:40 | |
| Distance | 90 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Koufonissi is a small island belonging to Greece, and a former community in the Cyclades. The island got its name of Koufonissi, which is literally translated as ‘Hollow Islands’, due to the many huge caves that are dotted around the shores, giving the impression to pirates that the islands were hollow. The island is popular for those that are looking for a relaxing holiday on the beach, basking in the sun and admiring the beautiful landscapes. There are no bars or clubs on Koufonissi; any noise heard in the evening will be from the conversations of diners enjoying the delicious food and ambience of the restaurants. There are no cars on the island, therefore all visitors are required to travel by foot. Fortunately it is small enough to walk across in just about a day, with the main beaches being in relatively close proximity to each other. For the more adventurous, there are boat excursions on offer throughout the day, allowing visitors the chance to swim around the azure waters of the Aegean Sea. The ferry routes from the port cross to several of the other Greek islands; they are typically very short with the majority lasting under an hour, and the longest taking around four hours.
Heraklion ferry port is located next to the city on the central northern coast of the island of Crete in the southern part of the Aegean Sea at the foot of the Greek islands. The ferry port which is around 500 metres to the east of the Koules fortress and all ships depart from the western part of the port at piers 1 and 2. As well as providing a gateway to the Island of Crete for tourists, Heraklion has for many years served the needs of the Cretan residents with the movement of goods to and from the island. Heraklion port is connected on a daily basis with mainland Greece by modern, luxurious and fast passenger ferries. There are also year round connections to the Dodecanese and seasonal services to many of the Cyclades islands. On an annual basis more than 2 million passengers as well as millions of tons of cargo will pass through Heraklion port. Heraklion itself is the fifth largest city in Greece.
