Santorini (Thira) - Ios
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Santorini (Thira) - Ios
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
The Santorini to Ios ferry route is provided by 6 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Santorini to Ios is takes around 47 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Santorini to Ios ferry duration can range between 35 minutes and 2 hours 15 minutes depending on the operator you are sailing with and weather conditions at the time of departure.
There are up to 48 weekly sailings from Santorini to Ios. SeaJets provide up to 4 sailings per day, Blue Star Ferries provide up to 7 weekly sailings, Zante Ferries provide 2 weekly sailings and Golden Star Ferries provide up to 7 weekly sailings. Ferry timetables typically increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves at around 06:45 and the last ferry leaves at around 20:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Santorini to Ios is with SeaJets and Minoan Lines in 35 minutes.
There are cabins available on the ferry from Santorini to Ios.
Yes, pets are welcome on the ferry from Santorini to Ios with SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Zante Ferries and Golden Star Ferries. SeaJets provide pet-friendly cabins with enough space to accommodate up to 2 pets. Dogs must be on a leash and muzzled whenever moving around the ship. Please ensure that your pet has been fully vaccinated before travelling and has the appropriate documentation such as a pet passport and health certificate.
Those travelling with SeaJets and Blue Star Ferries can take up to 50 kilograms of luggage per passenger at no additional cost. Those travelling with Minoan Lines can take 2 pieces of luggage plus a carry-on bag. All the other operators don't have strict luggage policies.
Ferry price from Santorini to Ios can range between £29 and £510 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is £56, prices can range between £29 and £113. The average price with a car is £281. Car prices can range between £126 and £510. 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.
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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 | £52* | |
| 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.
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Santorini (Thira) ferries connect Santorini to 30 destinations. Ferries from Santorini (Thira) sail approximately 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.
Ferries sailing from Santorini (Thira) can range between 20m and 15h 25m. Ferry times can change from season to season.
The fastest ferry from Santorini (Thira) is on the Santorini (Thira) - Thirasia ferry in 20m with SeaJets.
Ferry price from Santorini (Thira) can range between £27.89 and £319.51 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
Yes, you can take a car ferry from Santorini (Thira) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines. For more information on routes and car ferry prices view our Deal Finder.
Foot Passengers are allowed on ferries from Santorini (Thira). You can travel as a foot passenger 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.
Resting on an extinct volcano, laying home to whitewashed houses that can only be reached on foot, hosting locals rejoicing in the relentless heat - visitors to Thira experience life at a gentle pace. The shoreline is emblazoned by sparse beaches that stretch along the landscape, providing a picturesque walking trail when embarking on a late evening stroll. Whilst around the coast, it’s well worth heading to the numerous tavernas offering fresh seafood and drink amid a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Looking out across the horizon as you sip on a cocktail is one of the most blissful experiences of Greece. The laid back atmosphere usually only lends itself to a quick visit, so should you be longing for a bit more vibrancy, boat trips to the nearby volcanic islands are available. The hot springs can reach up to 35 degrees – a refreshing feeling in an oasis of freedom and beauty.
Found deep within the huddle of Cyclades Isles that speckle the Aegean Sea to the south of Greece, is the cliff-edged island of Ios. This small stretch of land is hewn by long stretches of rugged mountains shaded by the earthy colours of rough Mediterranean scrubland. Nestled on the island’s eastern coast, where the rough shores of a glittering bay have taken a chunk out of the mainland, is the picturesque village of Chora. Much of the village is built upon the steep coastal hillsides; the dazzling white, Cycladic buildings rising in tiers towards the parched heartland. As well as being blessed with warm weather and effortless beauty, the village also possesses a rich history. Dig sites on the nearby Skarkos hill have uncovered evidence that prehistoric settlers once called the island home, with structures proving that the human history of Ios stretches back as far as the early bronze age. The port in Chora is found on the southern edge of the bay, just a short walk from the golden sands of Yialos Beach in the Ios district of the village. It is comprised of a wide, rectangular anchorage that juts into the sea from one corner of the local marina. There are no passenger facilities at the port itself, though a number of snack bars and restaurants selling hot food and drinks line the promenade. Due to the rough and largely remote nature of the island, travelling to the port can prove difficult. Only one road route leads into Chora, with the other lanes in the centre of the village far too steep and narrow for vehicles to negotiate. This road, which cuts across the inland mountains and offers lofty views across the rocky wilds of the lowland countryside, weaves all the way to the island’s southern tip and the small village of Magganari. The rest of the island can only be reached by braving the hills on foot, though no settlement is further than 6-miles away from Chora. A vast range of ferries currently run to and from the port in Ios, mainly on island-hopping trips across the Cyclades. Routes hosted by Blue Star Ferries, Seajets and Hellenic Seaways travel to a multitude of destinations including Naxos, Paros, Thira, Mykonos and the mainland city of Piraeus; a route also traversed by Zante Ferries. Other routes include a longer haul trip to Rafina, as well as to the other island ports of Sifnos, Milos, Kimolos, Kythnos, Serifos, Tinos, Folegandros and Heraklion. All of these voyages across the Aegean Sea routes operate at various times throughout the week.
