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:

• Blue Star Ferries , a deck ticket is €19/ one way.
• Sea Jets , the economy deck seat is €64.70 / one way.
• Saos Ferries, the prices start at €6.60 / one way.
• Maistros Santorini, the prices start at €10 / one way.
• Golden Star Ferries, the prices start at €58.50 / one way.

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

During the 2024 low season ( September – October), the following ferries connect Santorini and Ios:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday	6:45 AM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept
Wednesday	6:45 AM	from 5-Jun 04-Sep
Wednesday	9:00 AM	from 5-Jun to 25-Sept
Sunday	9:20 AM	from 26-May to 29-Sept
Tuesday	9:20 AM	from 28-May to 8-Oct
Friday	9:20 AM	from 31-May to 27-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	9:50 AM	till 12-Oct
Monday	10:00 AM	from 3-Jun to 30-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	10:10 AM	till 14-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	10:10 AM	till 15-Oct
Sunday	11:30 AM	from 19-May to 15-Sept
Daily	12:15 PM	from 31-May to 30-Jun
Daily	12:25 PM	from 1-Jul to 30-Sept
Daily	2:15 PM	from 7-Jun to 16-Sept
Wednesday, Friday	3:30 PM	till 31-May, from 11-Sept to 30-Oct
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday	7:30 PM	from 1-Jun to 30-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	7:30 PM	from 31-May to 29-Sept

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

During the 2024 high season (June – August), the following ferries connect Santorini to Ios:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday	6:45 AM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept
Wednesday	6:45 AM	from 5-Jun 04-Sep
Wednesday	9:00 AM	from 5-Jun to 25-Sept
Sunday	9:00 AM	from 2-Jun to 16-Jun
Sunday	9:20 AM	from 26-May to 29-Sept
Tuesday	9:20 AM	from 28-May to 8-Oct
Friday	9:20 AM	from 31-May to 27-Sept
Thursday	9:30 AM	on 27-Jun
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	9:50 AM	till 12-Oct
Monday	10:00 AM	from 3-Jun to 30-Sept
Sunday	10:00 AM	on 23-Jun
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	10:10 AM	till 14-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	10:10 AM	till 15-Oct
Tuesday	10:30 AM	on 25-Jun
Thursday	10:30 AM	from 4-Jul to 29-Aug
Thursday	11:00 AM	from 6-Jun to 20-Jun
Sunday	11:30 AM	from 19-May to 15-Sept
Tuesday	12:00 PM	from 4-Jun to 18-Jun, from 2-Jul to 27-Aug
Daily	12:15 PM	from 31-May to 30-Jun
Daily	12:25 PM	from 1-Jul to 30-Sept
Daily	2:15 PM	from 7-Jun to 16-Sept
Friday	7:00 PM	from 28-Jun to 30-Aug
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday	7:30 PM	from 1-Jun to 30-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	7:30 PM	from 31-May to 29-Sept

Are there any overnight journeys between Santorini and Ios ?

No.

How about the ferries from Ios to Santorini ?

During the high season 2024, the following ferries connect Ios to Santorini:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Saturday	12:10 AM	from 8-Jun to 15-Jun
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday	1:00 AM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept
Wednesday	2:00 AM	from 5-Jun to 4-Sept
Thursday	6:25 AM	on 27-Jun
Tuesday	7:15 AM	on 25-Jun
Thursday	7:15 AM	from 4-Jul to 29-Aug
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	8:15 AM	from 31-May to 29-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday	8:15 AM	from 1-Jun to 30-Sept
Tuesday	8:30 AM	from 2-Jul to 27-Aug
Tuesday	8:35 AM	from 4-Jun to 18-Jun
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	11:00 AM	till 14-Oct
Daily	11:15 AM	from 31-May to 30-Sept
Daily	11:50 AM	from 7-Jun to 16-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	1:25 PM	from 31-May to 29-Sept
Monday	2:30 PM	from 3-Jun to 30-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	2:55 PM	till 11-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	3:00 PM	till 15-Oct
Saturday	3:45 PM	on 22-Jun
Friday	3:45 PM	from 28-Jun to 30-Aug
Wednesday	6:30 PM	from 5-Jun to 25-Sept
Saturday	8:10 PM	from 1-Jun to 15-Jun

During the low season 2024, the following ferries connect Ios to Santorini:

Day of the week	Hour	Dates
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday	1:00 AM	from 4-Jun to 8-Sept
Wednesday	2:00 AM	from 5-Jun to 4-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	8:15 AM	from 31-May to 29-Sept
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday	8:15 AM	from 1-Jun to 30-Sept
Monday, Thursday, Saturday	11:00 AM	till 14-Oct
Daily	11:15 AM	from 31-May to 30-Sept
Daily	11:50 AM	from 7-Jun to 16-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	1:25 PM	from 31-May to 29-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	2:20 PM	from 10-Sept to 31-Oct
Monday	2:30 PM	from 3-Jun to 30-Sept
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	2:55 PM	till 11-Oct
Tuesday, Friday, Sunday	3:00 PM	till 15-Oct
Wednesday	6:30 PM	from 5-Jun to 25-Sept

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
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>> 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 June 2024. This article includes links that may qualify as affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission.