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Ferry from Ios to Santorini (Thira)

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 47 minutes. The ferry costs between £54 and £214, 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).

Ios Santorini (Thira) Ferry Times

The first Ios Santorini (Thira) ferry typically departs from Ios at around 00:25. The last ferry usually departs at 23:45.

How long is the ferry from Ios to Santorini (Thira)?

The Ios Santorini (Thira) ferry trip can take around 47 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 35 minutes with SeaJets. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Ios Santorini (Thira) Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 20 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 3 sailings weekly. SeaJets provide 22 sailings weekly. Golden Star Ferries provide 7 sailings weekly. Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 3 sailings weekly.

Ios Santorini (Thira) Ferry Prices

Ios Santorini (Thira) ferry prices typically range between £54* and £214*. The average price is typically £92*. The cheapest Ios Santorini (Thira) ferry prices start from £54*. The average price for a foot passenger is £89*. The average price for a car is £393*.

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 January 25.

How far is it from Ios to Santorini (Thira)?

The distance between Ios to Santorini (Thira) is approximately 23.7 miles (38.1km) or 21 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Ios Santorini (Thira) ferry?

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).

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Ios to Santorini (Thira)?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries & Cyclades Fast Ferries ferries between Ios and Santorini (Thira).

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Ios to 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.

How long is the ferry from Ios to Thira?

The ferry crossing time from Ios to Thira is approximately 1h 29m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

How much is the ferry from Ios to Thira?

Ios to Thira ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Ios to Thira is £105. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Ios to Thira?

There are 6 popular ferry operators for Ios to Thira. These are

Blue Star Ferries
SeaJets
Zante Ferries
Golden Star Ferries
Cyclades Fast Ferries
SAOS Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Ios to Thira?

Book ferries from Ios to Thira through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

How far is Thira from Ios?

The distance between Ios to Thira is approximately 20 nautical Miles.

Ios Santorini (Thira) Ferry reviews

"Efficient transportation"

Thanks to Blue Star Ferries my family enjoyed a very smooth return trip between Santorini and Naxos. The ferry was clean. Staff very friendly and helpful and journey a wonderful part of a magical week in Greece. Thank you 👌

'Blue Star Delos' travelled on Blue Star Delos
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"SupersonicTonic"

Plaindailing

'Blue Star Delos' travelled on Blue Star Delos
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"Good experience"

Great experience in terms of travel. Ship was well equipped and timely. Only negative was that there was no instruction at all on where to go on either port. No signage towards where to wait or people instructing you. We just followed a crowd which luckily was the right place to wait.

'Blue Star Delos' travelled on Blue Star Delos
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"Brilliant"

Absolutely brilliant service

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Ios Guide

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.

Santorini (Thira) Guide

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.

Ios to Thira Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 13/01/2025 and 19/01/2025

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Sailing Days
Cyclades Fast Ferries	00:25	01:40	1 hour 15 minutes	Sun
Cyclades Fast Ferries	00:55	02:10	1 hour 15 minutes	Fri
Blue Star Ferries	14:20	15:30	1 hour 10 minutes	Mon, Wed, Fri
Cyclades Fast Ferries	23:45	01:00	1 hour 15 minutes	Tue