Kea – Folegandros
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Kea – Folegandros
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
There is usually one weekly sailing from Kea to Folegandros. 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Kea to Folegandros, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Nel Lines.Kea Folegandros ferries take around 12 hours 25 minutes. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Kea to Folegandros.
The earliest Kea Folegandros ferry typically departs Kea at about 08:10 and the last ferry usually leaves at 08:25.
Ferries from Kea to Folegandros sail in around 12 hours 25 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 12 hours 25 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 1 weekly sailing from Kea to Folegandros provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Nel Lines.
Blue Star Ferries provide 1 sailing weekly. SeaJets provide 0 sailings weekly. Nel Lines provide 0 sailings weekly.
On average the Kea Folegandros ferry is $68*. The cheapest Kea Folegandros ferry prices start from $68*. The average price for a foot passenger is $68*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.
The distance between Kea to Folegandros is approximately 79 miles (127km) or 69 nautical miles.
Yes, Kea Folegandros ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Kea and Folegandros. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Kea and Folegandros use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Kea Folegandros ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Kea to Folegandros. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Kea - Folegandros Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination Country | Cyclades Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Nel Lines | |
| Average Price | $68 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 12 h 25 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 12 h 25 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:10 | |
| Last Ferry | 08:25 | |
| Distance | 69 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
The Greek island of Kea is located in the Aegean Sea and is one of the Cycladese group of islands. Kea is roughly 20 km from Cape Sounio and 60 km to the south east of Athens, the Greek capital. The island is not particularly large, measuring 9 km wide and 19 km long, and its main villages are Korissa and Vourkari. One of the most popular visitor attractions on the island is the pretty port of Korissia, which is surrounded by white washed houses with colourful roofs, the enamel factory, winding cobbled alleys and picturesque churches. Visitors will often see caiques and fishing boats in the harbour.
The island's crystal clear waters make it a popular destination for scuba divers. The island's waters have excellent visibility, is rich in marine life and is great for wall diving. Some of the most popular dive sites around the island are the wreck of the steamship Patris which sank in 1868 and also the famous wreck of HMS Britannic, the sister ship of the Titanic, which is located around 1.5 nautical miles offshore. The latter is popular with Tec divers as the wreck is at a depth of around 120 meters.
The Greek island of Folegandros is part of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea. The island, who derives its name from the son of King Minos, is popular with visitors who like its unspoilt beaches, crystal clear waters and traditional architecture. Popular attractions on the island include the whitewashed Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary which overlooks the town of Hora, or Chora, and is reached by walking along a stone path. It is said that the church was built on the site of an ancient temple and contains ancient inscriptions and statues. The silver plated icon of the Virgin Mary, which according to tradition is miraculous, is paraded around the town in a procession that takes place every year on Easter Sunday.
The island's harbour is located at Karavostasis which is the perfect departure point for trips to the beaches of Vitzetzo, Hohlidia, Livadi and Pountaki. From the port there are ferry departures to the port of Piraeus, Rafini, the other islands of the Cyclades, the Dodecanese islands, Crete and Rhodes.
