Ferry from Ios to Santorini (Thera)

Here is all the information you need about the ferry route from Ios to Santorini (Thera). On this page you can find details about the various ports and destinations, the ferry companies offering trips, as well as ferry ticket prices and travel times.

Santorini (or Thira) is a beautiful Greek island located in the southern part of the Cyclades group. Athinios is the main port of the island, located at the foot of the caldera. The capital of this incredibly unique destination is called Fira, and it’s located 8km away from the port. It is located approximately 21.54 miles away from Ios.
Getting back and forth from Ios to Santorini (Thera) is easy because ferries operate all year round.
The route Ios to Santorini (Thera) is operated by 9 ferry companies: Seajets, Zante Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Maistros Santorini, Saos Anes and . This route is operated all year round and the ticket prices range between 6.50 and 74.70 euros, depending on whether you travel with a highspeed or conventional ferry. Tickets for this route are available for passengers as well as vehicles, such as cars and motor bikes.
The trip duration from Ios to Santorini (Thera) is between 35m – 3h 45m. With Seajets which is the fastest ferry company on this route you can arrive in 35m.
On this route, you can find both direct trips and those with stops at other islands. Typically, these stops will be Thirasia , Anafi, Sikinos and Folegandros. Aegean Sea Lines, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Maistros Santorini, Seajets, Zante Ferries are currently offering a direct trip to Santorini (Thera).

During high season (June – September) there are 171 scheduled ferry crossings between Ios and Santorini (Thera) per week. During low season (October – May) however, there are 63 ferry crossing per week. So, keep this in mind when planning your trip!