Athens (Piraeus) – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Athens (Piraeus) – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Athens to Ios ferry route runs all year round and is provided by 3 operators. The ferry crossing from Athens to Ios takes approximately 4 hours and 37 minutes on most ferries operating this route. Athens to Ios ferry duration can vary between 3 hours and 25 minutes and 10 hours and 15 minutes depending on weather conditions and the operator that you choose to travel with.
There are 2 weekly sailings from Athens to Ios. SeaJets offer up to 15 weekly sailings, Blue Star Ferries offer up to 4 weekly sailings and Zante Ferries offer 2 weekly sailings. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves at approximately 07:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 07:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry available from Athens to Ios is with SeaJets in 3 hours and 25 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Athens to Ios usually cost around $114.
Yes, passengers can book cabins on Athens to Ios ferry with SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries and Zante Ferries.
Yes, pets are welcome onboard the Athens to Ios ferry with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets and Zante Ferries. SeaJets provide designated kennels onboard each of their ferries, which are supervised throughout your journey.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed on ferries from Athens to Ios. Please look for alternative routes that provide car ferries.
Yes, foot passengers can board the ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Ios with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets and Zante Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Each passenger travelling with SeaJets and Blue Star Ferries can bring up to 50 kilograms of luggage onboard at no additional cost. Alternatively, if you are travelling with Zante Ferries, you are only allowed up to 40 kilograms of luggage per passenger at no additional cost.
The price of a ferry from Athens to Ios can vary between $92 and $619 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $24, prices can range from $9 and $28. The average price with a car is $555. Car prices can range from $246 and $1,086. 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. We strongly recommend that you book in advance to guarantee yourself the best possible prices and availability.
The best way to travel from Athens to Ios is by ferry. With 1 sailing running per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your journey. However, there are alternative ferries to Ios if you require additional flexibility including the Santorini to Ios ferry.
First class is available on ferries from Athens (Piraeus) to Ios with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets and Zante Ferries.
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| Athens (Piraeus) - Ios Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries | |
| Average Price | $114* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 4h 37m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3h 25m | |
| First Ferry | 07:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 07:30 | |
| Distance | 118 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Piraeus Port Guide
The port city of Piraeus in Greece lies on the Saronic Gulf in the Attica region of the country and forms part of the Athens urban area, with the centre of Athens located some 12 km from the port. The centre of Piraeus is generally congested with traffic and tends not to be place where tourists would go. The area has many of the facilities you would expect of a non-tourist town: banks, public buildings, pedestrian areas, shopping streets and the like. The area around Zea Marina and Mikrolimano Harbour are perhaps the most attractive part of Piraeus and have a good selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Piraeus is Greece's main port and the largest in Europe and the third largest in the world. Unsurprisingly, it is the hub of Greece's maritime industries and the base for its merchant navy. Having recently undergone a refurbishment, facilities at the port have improved and include ATM's, bureau de change, restaurants, cafes, bars and a number of travel agencies selling ferry tickets. destinations served by the port include the island of Crete, the Cyclades Islands, the Dodecanese Islands, the eastern parts of Greece and parts of the northern and eastern Aegean Sea.
Despite being the busiest passenger port in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Piraeus ferry port is easily accessible from Athens city centre by car and public transport. The 040 bus departing from Syntagma Square operates regularly and drops passengers within walking distance of the port. Alternatively, you can follow Line 1 (Green Line) on the metro for 30 minutes until you reach Monastiraki station. All ferries leaving for the Greek Islands depart from gates E1 to E10. This will be clearly signposted upon arrival.
The Greek island of Ios is part of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea between the islands of Santorini and Naxos. The island has a popular night economy, lovely beaches and a number of historical monuments which are popular with visitors. The island has been popular with tourists from around the world for many years and is definitely one of the most popular of the Cyclades islands. Chora is a typical Greek village on the island with traditional whitewashed buildings, winding streets and many colourful flowers. However, at night the sleepy village comes alive with many places to socialise.
Around the island there are many beaches with soft white sand just waiting to be explored, all of which are blessed with crystal clear waters. Perhaps the island's most popular beach is Mylopotas which is lined with bars, restaurants and places to hire water sport related equipment, and is over 1 km long. However, if you require a more secluded beach experience then Valmas or Kolitsani beaches are a good choice.
