The Ios to Santorini ferry route is provided by 5 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Ios to Santorini takes approximately 50 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Ios to Santorini ferry duration can range between 35 minutes and 1 hour 20 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 45 ferry weekly sailings from Ios to Santorini. Blue Star Ferries provide up to 9 weekly sailings, SeaJets provide up to 23 weekly sailings, Zante Ferries provide weekly sailings, Golden Star Ferries provide up to 7 weekly sailings, Minoan Lines provide 1 weekly sailings and the Cyclades Fast Ferries service is available up to 3 times per week. Ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves at approximately 00:45 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 18:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Ios to Santorini is with SeaJets.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Ios to Santorini.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
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With 4 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
| Ios - Santorini (Thira) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 8 | |
| Operators | Aegean Sea Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, SeaJets, Small Cyclades Lines & Zante Ferries | |
| Average Price | $108* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 27 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 49m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 35m | |
| First Ferry | 01:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:30 | |
| Distance | 20 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.
Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Ios is located in the Aegean Sea and lies around mid way between the island of Naxos and the island of Santorini. The island's terrain is characterised by hills and cliffs that lead down to the sea on most sides of the island. Located on the north west coast is the island's port which is only a short distance from the village of Chora. The trip between Chora and the port can be made on foot which will take you along a steep donkey path, and takes around 15 minutes. The village is characterised by narrow paths and streets most of which have now been taken over by bars, restaurants, shops and night clubs to cater for tourists.
There are ferries from the island's port to Piraeus and Rafina with a crossing time of between 4 1/2 hours and 8 hours, depending on ferry type, route and destination. During the summer months Ios is also connected by ferry to the other islands of the Cyclades.
Thira is the official name of the island of Santorini, Greece and is located in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km southeast of mainland Greece.
Thira is essentially what remained after an enormous volcanic explosion that destroyed the earliest settlements on a formerly single island, and created the current geological caldera.
Santorini ferry port, otherwise known as Athinios ferry port, is situated on the west coast of the island in the region of Ormos Athinios. Passengers can enjoy a wide range of facilities at the port including cafes, restaurants, vending machines, air-conditioned lounge, toilets and ATMs. There is also 2 car parks in Santorini port: one opposite the main passenger terminal and the other close to the pedestrian check-in. These are both free of charge.
Timetables between 9/25/2023 and 10/1/2023
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zante Ferries | 02:25 | 03:45 | 1 hour 20 minutes | Wed, Fri |
| SeaJets | 07:55 | 08:35 | 40 minutes | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| SeaJets | 11:10 | 11:45 | 35 minutes | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| SeaJets | 12:05 | 14:20 | 2 hours 15 minutes | Sun |
| SeaJets | 14:00 | 14:40 | 40 minutes | Mon, Wed |
| SeaJets | 14:15 | 14:55 | 40 minutes | Sat |
| SeaJets | 14:20 | 15:05 | 45 minutes | Mon, Wed, Sat |
| Blue Star Ferries | 14:20 | 15:30 | 1 hour 10 minutes | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| Cyclades Fast Ferries | 14:55 | 15:45 | 50 minutes | Wed, Sat |
| SeaJets | 15:00 | 15:35 | 35 minutes | Mon, Sat |
| SeaJets | 15:50 | 16:35 | 45 minutes | Wed |
| Zante Ferries | 17:50 | 19:10 | 1 hour 20 minutes | Sun |
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