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Ferry from Koufonisia to Mykonos.

Koufonisia to Mykonos. Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.

Fastest crossing
1h 20mSeajets · checked 24 Sept 2026
Lowest adult fare
€85.70checked 24 Sept 2026
Ferry operators
1Seajets

Dated numbers: a Ferryhopper check or a one-day timetable sample, never live. The search shows live times and prices.

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By George K. · Updated

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Koufonisia to Mykonos: live times, seats and prices for your date.

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2 passengers

Lowest adult fare we found: €85.70, checked 24 September 2026.

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KoufonisiaMykonos
Map of the ferry route from Koufonisia to Mykonos. Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

How do you get from Koufonisia to Mykonos by ferry?

Seajets is the only company sailing direct from Koufonisia to Mykonos, with high-speed boats that take 1 hr 20 min to 2 hr 15 min. The route runs from April to October, on 1 to 7 days a week, with no direct boat the rest of the year. Ferryhopper showed a lowest adult fare of €85.70 when we checked on 24 September 2026.

Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of

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01Operators compared

Koufonisia to Mykonos ferry operators compared.

Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.

Ferry companies on the Koufonisia to Mykonos route
OperatorVessel typeCrossing timeVehiclesAdult fare from
SeajetsHigh-speed ferry1 hr 20 min to 2 hr 15 minFoot passengers only€85.70

Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of

  • SeajetsThe only operator, April to October. In last year's data it ran from once a week to every day depending on the month, with most sailings taking 2 hr 5 min to 2 hr 15 min.

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02Fares

Koufonisia to Mykonos ferry prices.

The lowest fares Ferryhopper showed for each party when we checked on 24 September 2026. Each row can come from a different sailing.

Lowest fares between Koufonisia and Mykonos, both directions
PassengersKoufonisia → MykonosMykonos → Koufonisia
1 adult€85.70€88.70

Source: Ferryhopper route page · checked

Lowest fares shown on Ferryhopper when we checked on 2026-09-24. Fares change with the date, vessel and demand; the booking page shows the current price for your date. We show only the single-adult row, because Ferryhopper's two-adult figures came from different sailings and do not line up with it. No vehicle fares are shown, as cars do not travel on this route. In its table of last year's data, most sailings started at €95.70 or €103.70.

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03Schedule by season

Koufonisia to Mykonos ferry schedule by season.

Ferryhopper lists direct sailings from Koufonisia to Mykonos from April to October, on 1 to 7 days a week, and none from November to March. Its operator table, which it labels as last year's data, shows Seajets as the only company, sailing anywhere from once a week to every day depending on the month, with several months marked as having no data. We do not have a sampled timetable for this route, so we cannot give departure times; search your date on this page to see whether a boat runs and when it leaves. Early and late in the season, expect fewer sailing days.

The Journey

The Koufonisia to Mykonos crossing.

Koufonisia is where many island-hoppers go to do nothing at all: a tiny inhabited island, Ano Koufonisi, with one village, sandy coves and clear water, and an almost empty neighbour, Kato Koufonisi. Mykonos is the opposite, busy, stylish and loud. This crossing is how people swap one for the other, often ending a quiet stretch in the Small Cyclades with a few nights of Mykonos beaches and bars, or heading for Mykonos airport at the end of a trip.

It is a seasonal, high-speed route with a single operator. Seajets runs it from April to October, and every sailing is a fast boat, so there is no cheap conventional option on the direct line. When we checked, the lowest adult fare on Ferryhopper was €85.70; many sailings in its table of last year's data started at €95.70 or €103.70.

Times vary with the routing. In Ferryhopper's monthly figures for this direction, most Seajets sailings took 2 hours 5 to 2 hours 15 minutes, as the boats call at other islands on the way, and the quickest took 1 hour 20 minutes. Our older page for this route described a Blue Star Ferries conventional sailing of up to 2 hours 42 minutes and a May start; Ferryhopper lists neither, so we have dropped them.

Plan the day around the ferry, not the other way round. If you are flying out of Mykonos (JMK), leave a generous buffer, and remember that Mykonos taxis are scarce in summer, so arrange your transfer from the port in advance.

How long the crossing takes

Ferryhopper gives a range of 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes for Koufonisia to Mykonos, with 1 hour 20 minutes as the shortest trip. The quick sailings go more or less straight across; the longer ones call at other islands first. In Ferryhopper's month-by-month table for this direction, based on last year's data, most entries are 2 hours 15 minutes, one is 2 hours 5 minutes and one is 1 hour 20 minutes, so it is safest to plan on around two hours and treat the faster time as a bonus. The two islands are about 52 nautical miles apart. We have no sampled timetable for this direction, so check the arrival time of your sailing on the booking page.

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04The ports

Where the Koufonisia to Mykonos ferry docks.

Departure port

Koufonisia

KOU · 36.9333° N 25.6000° E

Boats leave from the small harbour of Ano Koufonisi, which sits right in the village, so most people simply walk down with their bags; there is no big terminal building. Cafés, tavernas, shops and places to stay are all a few steps away if you are early. The island is small and most visitors get around on foot or by bicycle, so if you are staying at the edge of the village, allow time for the walk. The quay gets busy when more than one boat is due, so check the vessel name on your ticket and be there in good time: fast boats do not wait long.

Arrival port

Mykonos

JMK · 37.4467° N 25.3289° E

You land at the new port of Mykonos, in Tourlos, which handles the island's inter-island ferries. It is about 2.5 km from Chora, Mykonos Town, and 4 km from the airport, and both local buses and taxis serve it. In summer the taxi rank can empty fast when several boats arrive together, so if you are staying at a beach, have heavy luggage or are heading for a flight, book a transfer before you leave Koufonisia.

05On Board

On board the Koufonisia to Mykonos ferry.

Every sailing is a Seajets high-speed boat, so you will spend the trip in an air-conditioned lounge with numbered, airline-style seats, and a business-class upgrade is sold on some boats. There is a café or bar for drinks and snacks, and usually Wi-Fi. There are no cabins, and on a two-hour run with stops you will want water and something to read. Luggage is not checked in: stow your case in the luggage area yourself and keep valuables with you. Pets can travel when added to the booking.

06Weather and cancellations

Wind, weather and cancellations on the Koufonisia to Mykonos route.

This is a long, open crossing northward, straight into the summer meltemi, the north wind that is strongest in July and August, and it depends entirely on high-speed boats, the type most affected by rough seas. On a windy day the port authority can keep them in harbour. If your boat is cancelled, the operator will offer another date or a refund. With so few direct sailings, the usual workaround is to take a conventional ship from Koufonisia to Naxos, which keeps sailing in stronger winds, and then continue from Naxos to Mykonos. Build a spare day into your plans if you have a flight to catch.

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07Travel Tips

Koufonisia to Mykonos ferry travel tips.

  1. Book early: with one operator and a limited season, popular summer sailings sell out.

  2. Check the arrival time as well as the departure; routings with stops take up to 2 hr 15 min.

  3. Flying home from Mykonos? Do not take this ferry on the day of your flight.

  4. Travelling outside April to October? There is no direct boat, so go via Naxos.

  5. Arrange your Mykonos port transfer in advance; taxis at Tourlos run short in summer.

08Alternatives

Other ways between Koufonisia and Mykonos.

For the outward trip, see our Mykonos to Koufonisia page. If no direct boat suits you, travel from Koufonisia to Naxos, which has sailings every day of the year, then take one of the many Naxos to Mykonos boats in season. Koufonisia also has direct sailings to Paros and Amorgos, both of which have their own routes to Mykonos. Mykonos has an airport (JMK); Koufonisia has none.

The return crossingMykonos → Koufonisia1h 30m · from €103.70
Change boat in Paros (Parikia)
  1. Leg 1: Koufonisia → Paros (Parikia)
  2. Leg 2: Paros (Parikia) → Mykonos35 min · from €36
Change boat in Santorini (Athinios)
  1. Leg 1: Koufonisia → Santorini (Athinios)
  2. Leg 2: Santorini (Athinios) → Mykonos1h 50m · from €79
Change boat in Amorgos (Katapola)
  1. Leg 1: Koufonisia → Amorgos (Katapola)25 min · from €7
  2. Leg 2: Amorgos (Katapola) → Mykonos2h 50m · from €89.70
Change boat in Milos (Adamas)
  1. Leg 1: Koufonisia → Milos (Adamas)
  2. Leg 2: Milos (Adamas) → Mykonos

Other ferries to Mykonos

Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.

09Island Hopping

Island hopping from Mykonos.

All direct ferry routes

10Route matrix

All ferry routes from Koufonisia.

Every direct route from Koufonisia with a page on Discover Cyclades, with the fastest crossing and lowest fare from its one-day timetable sample. The route you are reading is marked.

Direct ferry routes from Koufonisia: fastest sampled crossing, lowest sampled adult fare and sailings on the sampled day
RouteFastestLowest fareSailings that dayOperators
Koufonisia → Amorgos (Katapola)25 min€73Seajets, Small Cyclades Lines
Koufonisia → Donousa1h 10m€71Small Cyclades Lines
Koufonisia → IrakliaBlue Star Ferries, Seajets
Koufonisia → Milos (Adamas)Seajets
Koufonisia → MykonosYou are hereSeajets
Koufonisia → NaxosBlue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Seajets, Small Cyclades Lines
Koufonisia → Paros (Parikia)Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Koufonisia → PiraeusBlue Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Seajets
Koufonisia → Santorini (Athinios)Blue Star Ferries, Seajets
Koufonisia → Schinoussa30 min€4.501Small Cyclades Lines

Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route, sampled between 12 August 2026 and 15 August 2026

Questions

Koufonisia to Mykonos ferry: frequently asked questions.

  • Between 1 hour 20 minutes and 2 hours 15 minutes, according to Ferryhopper. Most Seajets sailings in its table of last year's data took 2 hours 5 to 2 hours 15 minutes because they stop at other islands, while the quickest took 1 hour 20 minutes. Our older figure of up to 2 hours 42 minutes on a conventional ferry does not match Ferryhopper's listing.

  • The lowest adult fare on Ferryhopper was €85.70 when we checked on 24 September 2026. Many sailings in its table of last year's data started at €95.70 or €103.70. All sailings are high-speed, so there is no low-cost conventional fare on the direct route. Search your date for the exact price.

  • Only from April to October, on 1 to 7 days a week, according to Ferryhopper. In its table of last year's data, Seajets ran from once a week to every day depending on the month. There are no direct sailings from November to March.

  • No. Ferryhopper shows no vehicle fares for this route, and cars are not carried to or from Koufonisia on these boats. If you want a car on Mykonos, arrange a hire car there and ask for a handover at the port.

  • For this crossing, the practical window is April to October, when the direct Seajets boats run. June and September give you warm seas with fewer crowds than July and August, when the meltemi wind is also at its strongest and fast boats are more likely to be disrupted.

  • Seajets is the only company on the direct route, so the real choice is between sailings: pick the one with the shortest journey time that fits your plans. If you want a cheaper or conventional option, go via Naxos, where more operators sail.

  • Search your date on this page and book the Seajets sailing through Ferryhopper. You can usually check in online and board with the e-ticket on your phone. With a short season and one operator, book as soon as your dates are set, particularly for July and August.

  • We do not have a sampled timetable for this direction, so we cannot quote departure times. They vary with the month and the routing, so search your date on this page. Allow time to walk to the harbour and be there well before the boat is due.

  • We would not plan one. Sailings are limited, most take around two hours each way, and fares start at €85.70 per adult each way. If you want to see Mykonos, give it at least a night, and check the return boat to Koufonisia before you book.

  • At the new port in Tourlos, about 2.5 km from Chora and 4 km from Mykonos airport. Local buses and taxis serve the port. Pre-book a transfer in summer, as taxis are in short supply.

  • Strong meltemi winds can keep the high-speed boats in port, especially in July and August. The operator will rebook or refund you. The usual backup is to take a conventional ship to Naxos, which has sailings every day, and continue to Mykonos from there.

  • Sometimes. The direct boat is simplest when it runs, but it only operates from April to October and not every day. Naxos has boats from Koufonisia every day of the year and frequent summer sailings to Mykonos, so it is the fallback when the direct boat is full, cancelled or out of season.

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