Ferries from Ios to Thira (Santorini)
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The link between Ios and Santorini is served by the maritime operators Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and Maistros Santorini who offer a total of 46 weekly connections with traveling times ranging between 35 minutes and 1 hour 20 minutes (mainly morning and afternoon departures). The operators Golden Star Ferries and Seajets offer a hydrofoil service which with faster crossing times compared to standard ferries. The crew will ensure passenger comfort on board and are available to assist you in any eventuality.
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| Route: IOS - THIRA (SANTORINI) |
| Average Weekly Sailings: 7 weekly sailings |
| Sailing Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
| No. of Operators: 5 |
| Operators: BLUE STAR FERRIES, FAST FERRIES, GOLDEN STAR FERRIES, MAISTROS SANTORINI, SEAJETS |
| First Ferry: 01:00 |
| Last Ferry: 20:55 |
| Average trip duration: 45 min |
| Distance: 42.02 Km |
Passengers with tickets for routes between Italy or Greece with Anek Superfast receive a 30% discount on onward tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Crete and the Northeast Aegean islands with Blue Star Ferries.
30% discount
Children under 5 travel free, but will not be designated seating or accommodation.
100% discount
Children aged between 5 and 10 receive a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
The offer provides a 30% discount on tickets to the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Sporades, Saronic Islands, Crete, and the Northeastern Aegean Islands when combined with a Superfast Ferries ticket for the Adriatic Sea. The discount is valid for one-way or round-trip tickets for passengers and vehicles (all categories) on domestic routes.
However, the discount does not apply to fuel surcharges, pet transport fees, or the Pure cabin supplement. Additionally, discounts cannot be combined, and only the most advantageous offer will be applied. Tickets for both the Adriatic Sea and domestic routes must be purchased at the same time.
30% discount
Passengers traveling with pets must declare it at the time of ticket booking. The issuance of the ticket for the pet is mandatory and requires the registration of the following information: pet passport or health book number, category (e.g., companion, therapy, assistance), size (large > 10 kg or small <= 10 kg), and onboard location (in cabin, in kennel, or on deck).
Travel companions must carry the pet’s health book and, for EU residents, the pet passport. They must follow boarding procedures and are responsible for the animal’s care, safety, and hygiene during the journey. For dogs, cats, and ferrets, a rabies vaccination certificate is mandatory. Each passenger may travel with a maximum of 5 pets, all vaccinated and with a health book.
Children between the ages of 5 and 10 are eligible for a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
Children from 0 to 5 years of age travel free but will not be designated an individual seat or accommodation.
100% discount
Children between the ages of 5 and 10 are eligible for a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
Children from 0 to 5 years of age travel free but will not be designated an individual seat or accommodation.
100% discount
Children between the ages of 5 and 10 are eligible for a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
Children from 0 to 5 years of age travel free but will not be designated an individual seat or accommodation.
100% discount
Children between the ages of 5 and 10 are eligible for a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
Children from 0 to 5 years of age travel free but will not be designated an individual seat or accommodation.
100% discount
The port of Ios is located on the western part of the island and ferries provide connections to the other islands in the Cyclades archipelago. The port is well protected and offers many services to private boats such as electricity, drinking water and fuel. The capital of the island, Chora, is well connected to the port by public bus service that also covers the rest of the island. ... [More information]
Address: Epar.Od. Iou-Ormou Iou Ios 840 01, Greece
Directions: Google Map @ Ios, port
Santorini is perhaps the best-known island in the Cyclades due to its disarming beauty and its cliffs that overlooking the sea. It is a volcanic island and its black rocks create a particular contrast with the typical white Cycladic houses and villages that lie on the coasts as if they had been sleeping for millennia. History Santorini, whose real name is Thira, has a thousand-year history and in 1530 BC there was a volcanic eruption that destroyed most of the island. There are still traces of this event and you can still see the 20km-wide crater at the centre of the lagoon that formed and the... [More information]
Want to learn more about your trip from IOS to THIRA (SANTORINI)?
The duration of the crossing from IOS to THIRA (SANTORINI) is usually 1 hour 20 minutes with BLUE STAR FERRIES, 1 hour 15 minutes with FAST FERRIES, 45 minutes with GOLDEN STAR FERRIES, 1 hour 14 minutes with MAISTROS SANTORINI and 55 minutes with SEAJETS. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.
The ferry operator BLUE STAR FERRIES carries out 4 weekly itineraries, FAST FERRIES carries out 3 weekly itineraries, GOLDEN STAR FERRIES carries out 7 weekly itineraries, MAISTROS SANTORINI carries out 2 weekly itineraries and SEAJETS carries out 35 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.
The price of the ticket from IOS to THIRA (SANTORINI) varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.
The ferries on this route are able to transport both passengers and vehicles.
If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from THIRA (SANTORINI) to IOS .