Santorini (Thira)
Ios
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Santorini (Thira) Ios Ferries

The Santorini (Thira) Ios ferry route connects Cyclades Islands with Cyclades Islands and is currently operated by 6 ferry companies. Blue Star Ferries operate their crossing up to 5 times per week, SeaJets 3 times per day, Zante Ferries 3 times per week, Golden Star Ferries 7 times per week, Cyclades Fast Ferries 3 times per week & the Small Cyclades Lines service is available up to 1 times per week.

There are a combined 40 sailings available per week on the Santorini (Thira) Ios crossing between Cyclades Islands and Cyclades Islands and with 6 ferry companies on offer it is advisable to compare all to make sure you get the best fare at the time that you want to travel.

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Santorini (Thira) - Ios Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 8
Operators Aegean Sea Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Minoan Lines, SeaJets, Small Cyclades Lines & Zante Ferries
Average Price 167 €*
Average Daily Sailings 4
Average Weekly Sailings 28
Average Sailing Duration 47m
Fastest Sailing Duration 35m
First Ferry 06:45
Last Ferry 20:15
Distance 20 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Thira to Ios?

    The approximate duration for ferries from Thira to Ios is 1h 05m. Durations can vary by operator and season.
  • How much is the ferry from Thira to Ios?

    Thira to Ios is approximately 73 €. We recommended booking in advance for the best price and availability. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Thira to Ios?

    6 popular ferry companies travel from Thira to Ios. These ferry companies are
    • Blue Star Ferries
    • SeaJets
    • Zante Ferries
    • Golden Star Ferries
    • Cyclades Fast Ferries
    • Small Cyclades Lines
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Thira to Ios?

    Book Thira to Ios tickets through our deal finder, where you can view the latest prices and schedules.
  • How far is Ios from Thira?

    Thira to Ios is approximately 20 nautical miles distance apart.

Santorini (Thira) Guide

Located in the southern Aegean Sea is the Greek island of Santorini and lies around 200 km to the south east of the Greek mainland. It forms part of the Cycladic group of islands and is the only location in Europe to have a hot desert climate. A popular pastime for visitors to Santorini is to take a cruise to the island's three islets, which were created in ancient times during a volcanic eruption. The islets are called Nea Kammeni, Palea Kammeni and Thirassia and provide an excellent vantage point for visitors to see the volcano, being located to the west of the island. The island's capital is Fira and is full of typical Cycladic houses with whitewashed walls, blue domed churches and stepped streets full of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.

The island of Santorini has two ports. The main port is Athinios, where all the ferry and commercial boats arrive. There is also the Old Port which is mostly used for cruise ships. From the main port, ferries can be taken to Piraeus, Rafina and to the other islands in the Cyclades. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate on these routes.


Ios Guide

The Greek island of Ios is part of the Cyclades group of islands and lies in the Aegean Sea between the islands of Santorini and Naxos. The island has a popular night economy, lovely beaches and a number of historical monuments which are popular with visitors. The island has been popular with tourists from around the world for many years and is definitely one of the most popular of the Cyclades islands. Chora is a typical Greek village on the island with traditional whitewashed buildings, winding streets and many colourful flowers. However, at night the sleepy village comes alive with many places to socialise.

Around the island there are many beaches with soft white sand just waiting to be explored, all of which are blessed with crystal clear waters. Perhaps the island's most popular beach is Mylopotas which is lined with bars, restaurants and places to hire water sport related equipment, and is over 1 km long. However, if you require a more secluded beach experience then Valmas or Kolitsani beaches are a good choice.


Thira to Ios Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 18/03/2024 and 24/03/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Zante Ferries 07:30 08:50 1 hour 20 minutes Tue, Fri
Blue Star Ferries 15:30 16:30 1 hour Tue, Thu, Sat
Zante Ferries 20:30 21:50 1 hour 20 minutes Wed
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