Santorini (Thira) - Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Santorini (Thira) - Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Santorini to Ios ferry route is provided by 6 operators and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Santorini to Ios is approximately 45 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Santorini to Ios ferry duration can range between 35 minutes and 1 hour and 20 minutes depending on the operator you are sailing with.
There are 48 weekly sailings from Santorini to Ios. Blue Star Ferries offer up to 7 weekly sailings, Zante Ferries offer 2 weekly sailings, SeaJets offer up to 4 sailings per day and Golden Star Ferries offer up to 7 weekly sailings. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry departs Santorini around 06:45 and the last ferry departs at around 14:05. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Santorini to Ios is with SeaJets and Minoan Lines in 35 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Ios usually cost around $236.68.
Unfortunately, there are no overnight sailings from Santorini to Ios.
Yes, there are cabins available on the ferry from Santorini to Ios with Blue Star Ferries and Golden Star Ferries.
Yes, pets are welcome onboard almost all ferries from Santorini to Ios including Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Zante Ferries and Golden Star Ferries. Please ensure that your pet has had the appropriate vaccinations before travelling and have proof of such with a medical certificate.
Passengers travelling with SeaJets and Blue Star Ferries can take a maximum of 50 kilograms of luggage per person. Cyclades Fast Ferries don't have a fixed luggage policy, but we advise that you don't exceed 50 kilograms to avoid any complications. Those travelling with Zante Ferries can take a maximum of 40 kilograms of luggage per passenger.
The ferry price from Santorini to Ios can range between $107 and $503 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $220, prices can range between $107 and $498. The average price with a car is $348. Car prices can range between $199 and $648. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can vary from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please be aware that the prices shown do not include booking fees.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is recommended to book in advance for the best possible prices and availability on the ferry to Ios.
With 4 sailings departing per day, you are guaranteed to find the perfect ferry for your journey. However, there is an alternative Ios ferry if you wish for more flexibility including the Athens to Ios ferry.
First class is available on ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Ios with Aegean Sea Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, SeaJets and Zante Ferries.
Yes, you can take a day trip from Santorini to Ios by ferry. The sailing duration is only around 1 hour and 30 minutes, giving you all day to explore the island. Simply take the 07:30 ferry and you will arrive in Ios at 09:00. This service is available with Zante Ferries and sails every Monday and Friday.
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| Santorini (Thira) - Ios Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries | |
| Average Price | $67* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 39m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 35m | |
| First Ferry | 10:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:30 | |
| Distance | 20 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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.
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.
