Santorini (Thira) – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Santorini (Thira) – Ios
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
The Santorini (Thira) Ios ferry is serviced by 4 ferry companies; Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries.Santorini (Thira) Ios ferries take around 35 minutes. The ferry costs between €15.11 and €256.66, 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 Santorini (Thira) to Ios.
The first Santorini (Thira) Ios ferry typically departs from Santorini (Thira) at around 08:00. The last ferry usually departs at 17:30.
The Santorini (Thira) Ios ferry trip can take around 35 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 12 weekly sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Ios provided by Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly. Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 11 sailings weekly. Golden Star Ferries provide 6 sailings weekly.
Santorini (Thira) Ios ferry prices typically range between 15€* and 257€*. The average price is typically 77€*. The cheapest Santorini (Thira) Ios ferry prices start from 15€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 77€*. The average price for a car is 192€*.
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 1 October 2025.
The distance between Santorini (Thira) to Ios is approximately 23.7 miles (38.1km) or 20.6 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Ios. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Ios.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Ios.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Santorini (Thira) to Ios 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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| Santorini (Thira) - Ios Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| Destination | Cyclades Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets & Golden Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | €77 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 12 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 35 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:30 | |
| Distance | 21 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 October 2025.
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.
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.
