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How to book a Ferry to Ios

How to book a Ferry to Ios

Compare all ferries to Ios in Cyclades Islands to ensure you get the best possible ferry price for your crossing.

Our unique ferry price comparison tool will compare numerous sailing departures around your preferred option with all available ferry companies as well as crossings to other destinations in addition to Ios to guarantee you have all the information you need to decide on which is the best option in one fast and easy search!

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Ios Ferry Services

Ios Ferry

Ios port sailing information

Can you get a ferry to Ios?

Yes, you can get a ferry to Ios from 21 different ports. These include Paros, Koufonissi, Heraklion, Serifos & Athens (Lavrio).

Ios schedules

Ferries to Ios sail up to 54 times a day and up to 251 times a week.

Ios operators

Ferries to Ios are operated by 5 operators including Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines.

How long is the ferry to Ios?

The duration of the ferry to Ios depends on the route you choose. The Sikinos to Ios is the fastest ferry with a duration of about 27 minutes, whilst Athens (Lavrio) to Ios is the slowest ferry with a journey time of around 12 hours 10 minutes.

Bear in mind that Ios ferry times can change from season to season so it's best to check the latest Ios ferry timetable before you book.


Ferry routes to Ios

There are currently 21 different ferry routes to Ios.

Paros to Ios

Koufonissi to Ios

Heraklion to Ios

Serifos to Ios

Athens (Lavrio) to Ios

Kea to Ios

Katapola (Amorgos) to Ios

Sifnos to Ios

Kythnos to Ios

Rethymno to Ios

Kimolos to Ios

Mykonos to Ios

Folegandros to Ios

Syros to Ios

Naxos to Ios

Milos to Ios

Athens (Piraeus) to Ios

Tinos to Ios

Santorini (Thira)

Sikinos to Ios

Athens (Rafina) to Ios

Popular ferry routes to Ios

Paros to Ios is the most popular route, with 6 daily and 37 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes around 2 hours 23 minutes and costs £130.13 on average. 

The second most popular route is Koufonissi to Ios which takes around 2 hours 55 minutes and costs £143.20 on average. There are 1 daily and 7 weekly sailings on this route.

Where do ferries from Ios go to?

Ios ferries currently sail to 21 ports including Paros, Koufonissi, Heraklion, Serifos & Athens (Lavrio).


Ios ferry prices

How much is the ferry to Ios?

Ios ferry prices vary depending on various factors. The route, season, operator and type of ship you sail on can all affect the Ios ferry cost. 

Kythnos to Ios is the cheapest ferry, costing £14.61 on average. There are 2 daily and 2 weekly sailings on this route. The journey usually takes about 7 hours 52 minutes.

The most expensive ferry is Athens (Rafina) to Ios. The price is usually around £286.90. There are 1 daily and 7 weekly sailings, with an average crossing time of 4 hours 25 minutes.


Getting the ferry to Ios with vehicles and pets

Is there a car ferry to Ios?

Yes, you can take a car ferry to Ios with 4 operators. Car operators include Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. For more information on routes and car ferry prices, check out our Deal Finder.

Are foot passengers allowed on ferries to Ios?

Yes, foot passengers are allowed on ferries to Ios with 5 operators including Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines.

Can I take my bike on ferries to Ios?

You cannot take your bike on ferries to Ios.

Can I take my pet on the ferry to Ios?

You can take your pet on the ferry to Ios with 3 operators including Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. For more information about pet accommodation and fees, please view our Deal Finder.


How to book ferry tickets to Ios

It's easy to book ferry tickets to Ios online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.

We'd recommend booking in advance to get your tickets at the best possible price. You can also check out our Special Offers page and sign up to our email for exclusive offers.

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