Ios – Santorini (Thira)
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
Ios – Santorini (Thira)
Ferry to Cyclades Islands
The Ios Santorini (Thira) ferry is serviced by 4 ferry companies: Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries. Ios Santorini (Thira) ferries take around 40 minutes. The ferry costs between £34 and £207, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Ios to Santorini (Thira).
The first Ios Santorini (Thira) ferry typically departs from Ios at around 00:20. The last ferry usually departs at 23:45.
The Ios Santorini (Thira) ferry trip can take around 40 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 35 minutes with SeaJets. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 26 weekly sailings from Ios to Santorini (Thira) provided by Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 4 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 21 sailings weekly. Golden Star Ferries provide 7 sailings weekly. Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly.
Ios Santorini (Thira) ferry prices typically range between £34* and £207*. The average price is typically £74*. The cheapest Ios Santorini (Thira) ferry prices start from £34*. The average price for a foot passenger is £73*. The average price for a car is £153*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.
The distance between Ios to Santorini (Thira) is approximately 23.7 miles (38.1km) or 21 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Ios and Santorini (Thira). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Ios and Santorini (Thira).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries ferries between Ios and Santorini (Thira).
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Ios to Santorini (Thira) with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Ios - Santorini (Thira) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets & Zante Ferries | |
| Average Price | £87* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 41m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 35m | |
| First Ferry | 11:25 | |
| Last Ferry | 14:20 | |
| Distance | 20 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Ios is located in the Aegean Sea and lies around mid way between the island of Naxos and the island of Santorini. The island's terrain is characterised by hills and cliffs that lead down to the sea on most sides of the island. Located on the north west coast is the island's port which is only a short distance from the village of Chora. The trip between Chora and the port can be made on foot which will take you along a steep donkey path, and takes around 15 minutes. The village is characterised by narrow paths and streets most of which have now been taken over by bars, restaurants, shops and night clubs to cater for tourists.
There are ferries from the island's port to Piraeus and Rafina with a crossing time of between 4 1/2 hours and 8 hours, depending on ferry type, route and destination. During the summer months Ios is also connected by ferry to the other islands of the Cyclades.
The Greek island of Santorini is one of the Cyclades group of islands that lies in the south Aegean Sea. The island has very much been shaped by its volcanic past which has created a rather unusual landscape in places. A popular site on the island is the water filled 'Caldera' crater and is surrounded by a wall of colourful cliffs which are packed full of charming houses. The island is also known for its lovely beaches, its busy port, its archaeological finds and the wonderful sunsets which are best viewed from the village of Oia, on the island's northernmost tip.
The island's beaches are distinctive in that they are mainly made up of dark volcanic sands, which can get very hot during the summer, and therefore a sun lounger or towel are an essential piece of kit. The best beaches tend to be located around the eastern coastline and always popular is the stretch found at Perissa. However, a little to the south is Perivolos Beach which is also lovely as is Red Beach which is close to ancient Akrotiri, where the red cliffs are hard to miss.
