Ferries from Santorini to Ios (and return) [Updated 2023]

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The Ios to Santorini ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article.

We know it’s hard to get tired of the superb sunrises in Santorini but if you do, you can consider taking a day trip to Ios – a party island, with a charming village, great nightlife, and superb beaches.

The way to get to Ios is by ferry. You can soak up the view, enjoy the sun and company of fellow travelers and locals.

Santorini or Thira?

When you look up the ferries between two islands, you are actually looking for ferries between two ports. And in some cases, the name of the island isn’t the same as the name of the port. Santorini makes no exception, so look for Thira (Santorini) or the port code ATI.

How long does it take to get from Santorini to Ios?

The ferry ride takes between 45 minutes and 1 h 25 minutes.

Is there a high-speed ferry between Santorini and Ios?

Yes, there are several ferries which only take 45 min to connect the two islands.

How much does it cost to get from Santorini to Ios by ferry?

The price depends on the company which operates the ferries, on the type of ferry (how fast it goes) and the type of seat.

On the ferry operated by Blue Star Ferries and which takes 1 min to get between the two islands, a deck ticket is €19/ one way.

On the ferry operated by Sea Jets and which takes 40 min to get between the islands, the economy deck seat is €64.70 / one way.

On the ferry operated by Zante Ferries and which takes 1h 20 min to cover the distance, the prices start at €6.50 / one way.

How many ferries per day depart from Santorini to Ios during the low season?

During the 2023 low season (April – June, September – October), the following ferries connect Santorini and Ios:

Day of the week Hour Dates
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 6:45 AM from 2-Jun to 12-Sept
Wednesday 6:45 AM from 5-Jun to 6-Sept
Monday 7:30 AM on 17-Apr, on 1-May
Tuesday 7:30 AM from 4-Apr to 11-Apr
Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 AM from 20-Apr to 27-Apr, from 9-May to 1-Jun
Wednesday 7:30 AM on 3-May
Friday 7:30 AM on 5-May
Sunday 7:30 AM from 2-Apr to 9-Apr, on 7-May, from 14-May to 28-May
Monday, Friday 8:00 AM till 29-May
Monday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00 AM from 27-May to 7-Oct
Thursday 9:00 AM from 1-Jun to 12-Oct
Monday, Thursday, Saturday 9:20 AM from 27-May to 7-Oct
Monday 10:00 AM from 5-Jun to 9-Oct
Monday, Thursday, Saturday 10:10 AM from 22-May to 14-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 10:10 AM from 23-May to 15-Oct
Tuesday 11:00 AM on 18-Apr
Sunday 11:30 AM from 21-May to 17-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Sunday 12:00 PM from 22-May to 31-May, from 4-Oct to 18-Oct
Daily 12:10 PM from 2-Jun to 2-Oct
Daily 1:40 PM from 6-Sept to 17-Sept
Daily 2:45 PM from 9-Jun to 17-Sept
Wednesday, Friday 3:30 PM till 2-Jun, from 13-Sept to 27-Oct
Daily 7:40 PM from 26-May to 7-Oct
Wednesday 8:00 PM on 12-Apr

How many ferries per day depart from Santorini to Ios during the high season?

During the 2023 high season (July – August), the following ferries connect Santorini to Ios:

Day of the week Hour Dates
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 6:45 AM from 2-Jun to 12-Sept
Wednesday 6:45 AM from 5-Jul to 6-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday 7:30 AM from 9-May to 1-Jun
Monday, Thursday, Saturday 9:00 AM from 27-May to 7-Oct
Thursday 9:00 AM from 1-Jun to 12-Oct
Monday, Thursday, Saturday 9:20 AM from 27-May to 7-Oct
Monday 10:00 AM from 5-Jun to 9-Oct
Daily except Wednesday 10:10 AM from 22-May to 15-Oct
Sunday 11:30 AM from 21-May to 17-Sept
Daily 12:10 PM 2-Jun to 2-Oct
Daily 1:40 PM from 6-Jun to 22-Jun
Daily 2:15 PM from 9-Jun to 17-Sept
Wednesday, Friday 3:30 PM till 2-Jun
Daily 7:40 PM from 26-May till 7-Oct

Are there any overnight journeys between Santorini and Ios ?

No.

How about the ferries from Ios to Santorini ?

During the high season 2023, the following ferries connect Ios to Santorini:

Day of the week Hour Dates
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 12:45 AM from 2-Jul to 19-Sept
Wednesday 1:45 AM from 5-Jul to 6-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Saturday 7:54 AM from 27-May to 7-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 7:54 AM from 26-May to 6-Oct
Wednesday 7:54 AM from 31-May to 4-Oct
Thursday 8:30 AM from 11-May to 1-Jun
Monday, Thursday, Saturday 11:00 AM from 22-May to 14-Oct
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:10 AM from 25-May to 1-Jun
Daily 11:10 AM from 2-Jun to 2-Oct
Daily 12:40 PM from 9-Jun to 17-Sept
Even days 1:20 PM from 2-Jun to 6-Jun, from 16-Jun to 20-Jun
Odd days 1:20 PM from 9-Jun to 13-Jun
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 1:35 PM from 23-Jun to 5-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 2:20 PM from 26-May to 6-Oct, from 18-Apr to 4-Jun
Monday 2:30 PM from 5-Jun to 9-Oct
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 2:30 PM from 27-Jun to 10-Aug
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 2:55 PM from 26-May to 6-Oct
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 3:00 PM from 23-May to 15-Oct
Thursday 7:00 PM from 1-Jun to 12-Oct

During the low season 2023, the following ferries connect Ios to Santorini:

Day of the week Hour Dates
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 12:45 AM from 2-Jul to 19-Sept
Wednesday 1:45 AM from 5-Jul to 6-Sept
Tuesday 2:25 AM from 9-May to 30-May
Wednesday 2:25 AM on 3-May
Friday 2:25 AM on 5-May
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 7:54 AM from 26-May to 6-Oct
Monday, Thursday, Saturday 7:54 AM from 27-May to 7-Oct
Wednesday 7:54 AM from 31-May to 4-Oct
Thursday 8:30 AM from 11-May to 1-Jun
Monday, Thursday, Saturday 11:00 AM from 22-May to 14-Oct
Daily 11:10 AM from 2-Jun to 2-Oct
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:10 AM from 25-May to 1-Jun, from 5-Oct to 19-Oct
Monday, Friday 11:25 AM till 29-May
Daily 12:40 PM from 9-Jun to 17-Sept
Even days 1:20 PM from 26-May till 30-May
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 1:35 PM from 23-Jun to 5-Sept
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday 2:20 PM from 18-Apr to 4-Jun, from 12-Sept to 31-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 2:20 PM from 26-May to 6-Oct
Monday 2:30 PM from 5-Jun to 9-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 2:55 PM from 26-May to 6-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday 3:00 PM from 23-May to 15-Oct
Tuesday, Saturday 3:20 PM till 18-Apr
Saturday 6:00 PM from 13-May to 27-May
Saturday 6:30 PM on 6-May
Thursday 7:00 PM from 1-Jun to 12-Oct

Where can I buy tickets from?

There are several ways to get tickets: online, from the ferry companies’ website and from Greek travel agencies. However, the simplest way is to get the tickets directly from the port. Do remember that if you plan to travel during the high season (July & August), make sure to buy the tickets several days in advance.

Does everyone charge the same prices?

Yes, the prices are the same regardless of where you buy the tickets from.

However, when you book online, service fees may apply based on the country you book from. And if you choose to get the tickets delivered via courier, you’ll pay the shipping fee (you can choose to pick them up in the port).

Important note:

Please note that the ferry companies submit their schedules every Friday to the Ministry of Mercantile Marine and in some cases, the schedules for July & August become available on online booking sites only several days before the vessels start operating on that route. Your best bet is to check this link the day before departure (or the day of before) just to make sure things haven’t changed.

Read more about:

>> Ferries in Greece
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>> Ferries from Athens to Aegina
>> Ferries from Athens to Crete
>> Ferries from Athens to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Hydra
>> Ferries from Athens to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Athens to Patmos
>> Ferries from Athens to Santorini
>> Ferries from Santorini to Crete
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Syros
>> Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Naxos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skopelos
>> Ferries from Corfu to Patras
>> Ferries from Rhodes to Kos
>> Ferries to and from Santorini
>> Ferries from Athens to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Crete
>> Ferries from Santorini to Karpathos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Lesvos
>> Ferries to and from Mykonos
>> Ferries from Crete to Gavdos
>> Ferries from Santorini to Paros
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Ios
>> Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Rhodes
>> Ferries from Athens to Naxos
>> Ferries from Athens to Thessaloniki
>> Ferries from Santorini to Syros
>> Ferries from Kavala to Thassos
>> Ferries from Alonissos to Skiathos
>> Ferries from Athens to Lesvos (Lesbos)
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Kos
>> Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios
>> Ferries from Santorini to Rhodes

Note: The article was first published in 2010; latest schedule and price update was made as of April 2023. This article includes links that may qualify as affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission.

12 thoughts on “Ferries from Santorini to Ios (and return) [Updated 2023]

  1. Hi, will it be possible to get a ferry from Santorini to Ios on 6th June, 2011 for 2 PASSENGERS. Please let me know when the time-table will be available.
    Thank you.
    Eilish Lernihan

  2. Hi, will it be possible to get a hydrofoil from Ios to Santorini on Saturday 23rd July 2011 for 2 people. I need the earliest departure.

    Thank you.
    Michelle

  3. @Michelle : I found the only departure at 10:35 a.m. As the high season approaches it might be possible to have more options. Anyway, you cannot book the ticket online now (typically it’s possible 2 months b4 the departure).

  4. Hello, we need to travel from Ios to Santorini on Fri 28th June 2013. Based on your timetable, this is not possible and I have not been able to find an availability anywhere. Would you know if this is possible? Thank you.

  5. @Linda: unfortunately on Jun 28 there isn’t a ferry between Ios and Santorini. There should be one on Sat Jun 29 but the schedule is not yet approved.

  6. Hi Cristina, will be traveling to the Greek islands in August of 2013. Seems all the ferry schedules are only partial at this point. When do they typically confirm the summer ferry schedules? Thanks.

  7. @Jason: you are right. They are partial and some of the routes aren’t confirmed yet. Technically by mid-April things should be pretty “stable” in terms of schedules. But i recommend to book abt 2 months before departure (you cannot book earlier online anyway) and that’s when the schedule is definitely fixed.

  8. It appears that in July there are daily ferries from Ios to Santorini but when going to the online site it says there are non available on 20th July or any day around that week. Please advise if there is a ferry going from Ios to Santorini on the 20th July. thanks. Ruth

    • @Ruth: there is a ferry on Jul 20 at 11:30 a.m. and the schedule is “approved” so should show in booking engines. There’s another one at 12:10 p.m. but the schedule is not yet approved. Also, it’s not always possible to book more than 2 months in advance so you’d probably see the ferry on booking site starting in May.

    • @Lou: Jun 17, 2013 Thira – Ios there should be one departing at 12:10 p.m. but the schedule is “not officially approved yet” so it won’t show up in booking engines yet.

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