Ios Ferry Routes & Schedules

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In brief, the ferry is the only way to reach Ios, as the island has no airport. Ferries to Ios depart from all three ports of Athens, as well as from other islands in the Aegean Sea.
Crossings to Ios are very frequent during the high season.

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Ios is a very popular island famous for its nightlife and gorgeous beaches. It is a member of the Cyclades island complex and its distance from Athens is 108 nautical miles (200 km).
Its port is lively and is situated in proximity to the capital (Chora) and the busiest beach (Mylopotas). All ferries to/from Ios arrive/depart from there. Since there is no airport on the island, all travelers reach the island via a ferry.

POPULAR ROUTES TO IOS

Thanks to the thousands of annual visitors, Ios is an easily accessible island. Numerous routes to/from Ios are available throughout the summer. During the low season, crossings take place but are significantly reduced.
You can reach Ios by ferry from all three ports of Athens, but the vast majority of travelers prefer the ports of Piraeus and Rafina. Several other islands including Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros and Crete are also connected to Ios via ferry.

Important note: Ferry schedules may vary every year. The itineraries for the summer season are announced by the companies in March. As soon as the schedules are officially announced they automatically appear on our booking engine so you will be able to proceed to your booking or check departure times and rates.

From Athens

Most travelers start their journey to Ios from Athens. Ferries to Ios depart from Piraeus, the main and largest port of Athens. The port of Rafina is located near the International Airport of Athens, while Lavrion is the southernmost port of Attica.
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• How long is the trip?
The duration of the trip from Athens varies from a minimum of 4 hours to a maximum of 7 hours. This depends on the type of vessel (conventional or high-speed), the port of departure, the in-between stops to other islands and (rarely) the weather.

• How much do the tickets cost?
Prices depend on the type of ferry and the port of departure. Some indicative prices are:

• €54 for the conventional Blue Star from Piraeus with a trip duration of 7 hours.
• €76 for the high-speed Golden Star from Rafina with a trip duration of 4 hours and 50 minutes.
• €41.6 for the high-speed Seajets from Lavrion with a trip duration of 7 hours.

• What ferries are operating from Athens to Ios?
There are two types of vessels operating this route - the conventional ones mainly run by the Blue Star and Zante companies and the high-speed ones belonging to Seajets, Fast Ferries and Golden Star companies.

> Conventional ferries
The conventional type of ferry is a big vessel with many indoor and outdoor spaces and a garage. If you are traveling with a dog, an organized kennel is available on board but depending on the vessel you can also keep your dog with you on the deck. Restaurants, fast food eateries, cafes and small shops are part of the premises and the air-conditioning is on in all interior spaces throughout the crossing. Bad weather conditions like strong winds do not affect this type of vessel and delays rarely occur. Additionally, the trip is much more pleasant since, due to its size, travelers can enjoy the beautiful sea views while having lunch or coffee. Last but not least, another advantage of this ferry type is that it allows vehicle transport.
Types of seats: Deck/Economy, Air seats/Economy, Air seats/Business, and cabins with/without a view.
Price range: €48 - 157
Vehicle: €40 (Moto), €128 (Car)
Timetable: During the summer season, there is at least one conventional ferry to Ios per day.

>High-speed ferries
High-speed vessels are smaller in size and run faster. There are no outdoor spaces and passengers remain in the indoor area. All seats are numbered air seats. There are coffee shops inside, where you can buy a coffee, a refreshment or a snack. Some ferries have a garage and allow you to carry your vehicle from Athens to Ios, but others do not. The main advantage of high-speed ferries is that they go faster and passengers reach their destinations quickly. Unfortunately, due to their small sizes, bad weather conditions affect them and delays may occur.
Types seats: Air seats/Economy, Air seats/Business and Air seats/VIP.
Price range: €57.9 - €137.7
Vehicle: €17.9 - €39.9 (Moto), €83 - €89.5 (Car)
Timetable: During the summer season, there is at least one high-speed ferry to Ios per day (Piraeus and Rafina).

• Indicative Timetables
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• From Piraeus
• 06:45 Zante (10h50m)
• 07:00 Seajetsr (4h)
• 09:00 Seajets (4h10m)
• 09:00 Fast Ferry (5h45m)
• 17:30 Blue Star (7h)

• To Piraeus
• 08:00 Blue Star (6h45m)
• 08:35 Zante (11h15m)
• 12:50 Seajets (4h)
• 13:20 Seajets (5h40m)

From Santorini

Ios is connected to Santorini by ferry and is very easily accessible. Since Santorini boasts an international airport, many visitors prefer to fly to Santorini and then take a ferry to Ios.
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• How long is the trip?
The trip duration is from 35m to 1h20m, depending on the ferry type.

• How much do the tickets cost?
The ferry ticket from Santorini to Ios costs €6.5 - €69.7, depending on the ferry type.

• What ferries are operating from Santorini to Ios?
Conventional ferries that belong to Blue Star and Zante and high-speed vessels that belong to Seajets, Fast Ferries and Golden Star are operating this route.

• Indicative Timetable
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• From Santorini
• 06:45 Blue Star (1h)
• 07:30 Zante (1h20m)
• 09:00 Seajets (35m)
• 09:20 Fast Ferries (45m)
• 10:10 Seajets (40m)
• 12:10 Seajets (35m)
• 14:15 Golden Star (50m)
• 19:40 Seajets (40m)

• To Santorini
• 01:00 Blue Star (1h10m)
• 02:25 Zante (1h20m)
• 07:55 Seajets (40m)
• 11:10 Seajets (35m)
• 12:15 Golden Star (40m)
• 14:55 Seajets (1h40m)
• 19:00 Maistros (1h15m)

From Mykonos

Several ferries connect Ios with Mykonos daily during the summer. All vessels operating this route are of the high-speed type. Mykonos has an international airport and many visitors, in order to avoid spending too much time on a ferry, choose to fly to Mykonos and take the ferry from there.
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• How long is the trip?
The trip duration from Mykonos to Ios can be from 1h15m to 2h20m.

• How much do the tickets cost?
The ferry ticket costs €49.7- €68.7, depending on the ferry type.

• What ferries are operating from Mykonos to Ios?
Only high-speed ferries operate this route; those appertain to Seajets, Fast Ferries, and Golden Star.

• Indicative Timetable
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• From Mykonos
• • 09:50 Seajets (1h10m)
• • 10:20 Golden Star (1h50m)
• • 12:25 Seajets (1h50m)
• • 12:45 Fast Ferries (2h)
• • 12:45 Seajets (2h10m)

• To Mykonos
• • 09:45 Seajets (1h50m)
• • 10:15 Fast Ferries (2h10m)
• • 11:00 Seajets (1h35m)
• • 12:50 Seajets (1h15m)
• • 15:15 Golden Star (2h20m)

From Paros

Ios is connected with Paros via a daily high-speed ferry that appertains to the Golden Star company during the high-season. Depending on the day, many other itineraries by other vessels are available.
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• How long is the trip?
The trip duration from Paros to Ios ranges between 50 minutes to 2.5 hours.

• How much do the tickets cost?
A one-ticket starts from €19.6 and can reach €42.6.

• What ferries are operating from Paros to Ios?
A conventional ferry by Blue Star and high-speed vessels by Seajets, Fast Ferries and Golden Star connect the two islands.

• Indicative Timetable
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• From Paros
• • 11:20 Golden Star (50m)
• • 12:30 Seajets (2h)
• • 13:20 Seajets (55m)
• • 13:40 Seajets (1h15m)
• • 13:45 Fast Ferries (1h)
• • 22:00 Blue Star (2h30m)

• To Paros
• • 08:00 Blue Star (2h20m)
• • 09:45 Seajets (1h)
• • 10:15 Fast Ferries (1h5m)
• • 10:35 Seajets (2h)
• • 13:45 Seajets (2h25m)
• • 15:15 Golden Star (1h10m)

From Naxos

Ios is connected to Naxos by both conventional and high-speed ferries.
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• How long is the trip?
The time it takes to get from Naxos to Ios is between 30 minutes and 1h10m.

• How much do the tickets cost?
Ticket prices start from €17.9 and reach €62.7.

• What ferries are operating from Naxos to Ios?
At least one high-speed ferry does the crossing between the two destinations every day in summer. Both conventional and high-speed ferries operate the route, though.

• Indicative Timetable
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• From Naxos
• • 10:30 Seajets (30m)
• • 13:25 Seajets (1h5m)
• • 14:15 Seajets (40m)
• • 23:20 Blue Star (1h10m)

• To Naxos
• • 08:00 Blue Star (1h10m)
• • 10:35 Seajets (1h5m)
• • 11:00 Seajets (45m)
• • 12:50 Seajets (40m)

From Crete

Ios is also accessible from Crete via high-speed vessels that depart from the port of Heraklion.
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• How long is the trip?
The trip can last from 2h40m to 3h5m.

• How much do the tickets cost?
A ticket from Crete (Heraklion) to Ios costs €58.7 - €60.

• What ferries are operating from Crete to Ios?
Only high-speed vessels operate this route.

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• From Crete (Heraklion)
• • 14:55 Fast Ferries (3h5m)
• • 15:00 Seajets (2h40m)

• To Crete (Heraklion)
• • 07:00 Fast Ferries (3h5m)
• • 08:00 Seajets (2h50m)

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ISLAND HOPPING OPTIONS

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TRAVEL TIPS

Here are some useful and practical tips to organize your traveling experience efficiently:

• • If you are traveling to/from Ios during the high season (June to mid-September), it is strongly recommended to book your tickets 2-3 months before your holidays. Ios is a popular destination and tickets tend to sell out quickly.
• • If you plan on booking a high-speed vessel and want to transport a vehicle, too (especially a car), make sure to book your tickets in advance, as such ferries have small garages with limited vehicle capacity.
• • Paros is very close to Santorini, Paros and Naxos, so considering island-hopping to other islands is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where is the port of Ios?
The port of Ios is located in a 6-minute drive distance from the island's capital (Chora). All ferries arrive and depart from there. The area around the port hosts accommodations, cafes, restaurants and a bus stop.

• How do I get from the port to the beaches?
Right next to the port lies a bus stop, from where local public buses depart from. The beaches that can be reached via a public bus (KTEL) are Mylopotas, Manganari, Koumbara, St. Theodoti and Psathi. There are some taxis on the island, too, but their number is limited, so it may be time-consuming to find a free one during the high season. For that reason, we strongly recommended to schedule a pick-up with a local driver in advance. To contact a local driver, you can call the following numbers: 0030 697 621 2602, 0030 697 776 0570, or 697 186 7900.

• What is better? Flying or taking the ferry to Ios?
Ios does not have an airport, so flying directly there is not an option. However, travelers can fly to one of the neighboring islands that do have an airport and then take a ferry to Ios. Santorini and Mykonos boast an international airport each and receive numerous flights from Greece and abroad during the high season. At the same time, Naxos and Paros have a national airport each and receive domestic flights from the International Airport of Athens. Ferry itineraries to Ios from all four islands are available every day during the high season. Alternatively, holidaymakers can take a ferry from one of the three ports of Athens (Piraeus, Rafina, or Lavrio) and head directly to Ios.