Ios - Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Ios - Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Ios to Santorini ferry route is provided by 8 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Ios to Santorini takes approximately 45 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Ios to Santorini ferry duration can range between 30 minutes and 1 hour 20 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 24 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 earliest ferry leaves at approximately 01:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 17:25. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
There are ferries that sail overnight from Ios to Santorini (Thira). The first overnight sailing from Ios usually departs at 01:00.
The fastest ferry from Ios to Santorini is with SeaJets in 30 minutes.
The fastest ferries cost approximately from Ios to Santorini (Thira) usually cost around $157.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Ios to Santorini with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries and Aegean Sea Lines.
Yes, pets are allowed on the ferry from Ios to Santorini with SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and Zante Ferries, SeaJets provide pet friendly cabins which accommodate up to 2 pets with a combined maximum weight of 30kg. Dogs must be muzzled and remain on a leash when walking around the ship. Please make sure that your pet has been fully vaccinated and they have a valid pet passport before travelling.
Those sailing with SeaJets, Cyclades Fast Ferries and Blue Star Ferries can take up to 50 kilograms of luggage per passenger at no additional cost. While those sailing with Zante Ferries can take a maximum of 40 kilograms.
The price of a ferry from Ios - Santorini can vary between $62 and $278 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $98, prices can range from $59 and $238. The average price with a car is $170. Car prices can range from $138 and $296. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability.
The best way to get from Ios to Santorini is by high-speed ferry. With 4 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there is an alternative Santorini ferry if you require additional flexibility.
First class is available on ferries from Ios to Santorini (Thira) with Aegean Sea Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets and Zante Ferries.
Yes, you can easily take a day trip from Ios to Santorini by ferry. Take a morning ferry and arrive in Santorini in as little as 30 minutes. This will give you plenty of time to explore the island and make it back in time for the last scheduled departure.
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| Ios - Santorini (Thira) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries | |
| Average Price | $112* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 41m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 35m | |
| First Ferry | 11:25 | |
| Last Ferry | 14:20 | |
| Distance | 20 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
A small yet dazzling island, Ios is the perfect place to visit to see the quintessential Greek island, with cliffs, mountains, stretches of green, and glittering ocean as far as the eye can see. Home to continuously warm climates, picturesque villages, stunning landscapes, and friendly locals, getting to Ios by ferry has never been easier.
Ios ferries are operated by SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines and Zante Ferries connecting Cyclades Islands, Greece with 21 destinations. Ios Ferries sail around 27 times a day and up to 127 times a week.
Ios ferries sail from Ios to Santorini (Thira), Paros, Heraklion, Mykonos, Folegandros, Syros, Athens (Piraeus), Kythnos, Milos, Sifnos, Serifos, Sikinos, Thirasia, Naxos, Kimolos, Anafi, Katapola (Amorgos), Athens (Lavrio), Athens (Rafina), Tinos, Kea.
The price of a ferry from Ios starts at around $280.59. Ios ferries can range between $280.59 and $20.91 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
The fastest ferry from Ios is on the Ios - Sikinos ferry in 15m with SeaJets.
Car ferries do sail from Ios and are operated by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Zante Ferries and Cyclades Fast Ferries. View our Deal Finder to compare car ferry prices and tickets.
Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Ios with SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines and Small Cyclades Lines.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Ios with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Zante Ferries, Golden Star Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Ios. Operators that have cabins on ferries from Ios include Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Golden Star Ferries. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.
At Ios ferry port, you will find the basic amenities that can be expected of a port of such small size, such as a small seating area, but there is easy access to the rest of the island from this port, as it is in the centre of the main town of Chora, and all routes to the rest of the island run from this town, with taxis available no matter where you look.
One of the most popular and well-known islands within the Cyclades, Santorini is the perfect place to visit, no matter what it is you are looking for. With its rugged landscape that was caused by a volcanic eruption over 2000 years ago, there are mountains and beaches galore here, with red and black sands, as well as stunning houses and buildings scattered across the island.
Santorini (Thira) ferries are operated by connecting Santorini with 30 destinations. Santorini (Thira) Ferries sail around 40 times a day and up to 202 times a week.
Santorini (Thira) ferries sail to Milos, Katapola (Amorgos), Serifos, Tinos, Syros, Rhodes, Chalki, Sifnos, Heraklion, Kimolos, Naxos, Paros, Ios, Koufonissi, Folegandros, Anafi, Athens (Piraeus), Kea, Agios Nikolaos, Mykonos, Athens (Rafina), Kasos, Sitia, Sikinos, Thirasia, Athens (Lavrio), Rethymno, Karpathos, Diafani, Kythnos.
The price of a ferry from Santorini (Thira) starts at around $404.79. Santorini (Thira) ferries can range between $404.79 and $35.35 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
The fastest ferry from Santorini (Thira) is on the Santorini (Thira) - Thirasia ferry in 20m with SeaJets.
Car ferries do sail from Santorini (Thira) and are operated by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines. View our Deal Finder to compare car ferry prices and tickets.
Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Santorini (Thira) with SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Small Cyclades Lines.
You can take your pet on the ferry from Santorini (Thira) with SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees please view our Deal Finder.
Cabins are available on some ferry routes from Santorini (Thira). Operators that have cabins on ferries from Santorini (Thira) include Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines. Check our Deal Finder for the best option for you.
There is only one ferry port on Santorini, but this is unfortunately a very small port, that can get incredibly busy, especially at peak times, so be sure to bear this in mind when looking to travel to Santorini. At the ferry port, there are basic amenities available, such as toilets and seating areas, as well as 2 small shops, and some coffee shops, and there is also plenty of access to the rest of the island from here, with buses running daily, as well as taxis.
