Ferry Mykonos-Ios

Discover the best ferries from Mykonos to Ios, travel tips, prices, and much more. Here we go!

In brief, traveling from Mykonos to Ios is very easy!
- Ios is connected by ferry to Mykonos throughout the year.
- The route is operated exclusively by high-speed ferries.
- A standard ticket costs between '54.50' 'EUR' (54.50 euros) and '79.70' 'EUR' (79.70 euros).

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The ferry Thunder of Fast Ferries is sailing to the port of Ios

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The route from Mykonos to Ios is seasonal and is operated approximately from mid-April to late October.
Throughout the summer months, there are 2-5 daily routes between Mykonos and Ios.
The first ferry departs from Tourlos, the port of Mykonos, at 09:50 and the last one at 18:20.

The high-speed Worldchampion Jet of Sea Jets approaching Ios

The route from Mykonos to Ios is operated exclusively by high-speed/catamaran vessels.

The distance between Mykonos and Ios is 45 nautical miles (52 miles or 83 km).
The duration of the trip ranges from 1 hour and 25 minutes to 4 hours and 35 minutes, depending on the company and the route.
The fastest ferry is Paros Jet by Sea Jets.

A standard ticket costs between '54.50' 'EUR' (54.50 euros) and '79.70' 'EUR' (79.70 euros), depending on the company and the type of vessel, while the price of a business class/VIP ticket ranges from '76.50' 'EUR' (76.50 euros) and '97.70' 'EUR' (97.70 euros).

Some categories of passengers, including students, ISIC card holders, children under the age of 10, disabled passengers and families with more than 3 children may be eligible for ticket discounts. Also, most companies allow babies and toddlers to travel for free.

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Airplane economy seats are the cheapest option. They are numbered seats located in a comfortable lounge.
For luxury travel, there are also Business/VIP seats, which are situated in a separate lounge and are more expensive.

A large ferry at Tourlos, the port of Mykonos

All ferries depart from Tourlos Port, the new port of Mykonos, which is located just 3 kilometers from Mykonos Town and 5 kilometers from the airport.

Ferries bound for Ios arrive at the port of Ios, which is commonly known as Gialos and is located 2 kilometers from Ios Town.

Both Mykonos and Ios are highly popular with Greeks and foreigners alike, which may cause traffic around the port. For this reason, being there at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time is strongly recommended.

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Luggage policies in Greek ferries are quite flexible.
Most companies allow 40 kg or 0.5 cubic meters of luggage per passenger and provide a luggage storage area on each ferry.
If you wish, you can take your luggage to the lounges or the deck (if available). We recommend leaving bulky suitcases in the designated area and taking only your personal belongings (wallet, keys, mobile phone, etc.) with you upstairs.

You need to purchase a vehicle ticket to take your car or motorbike with you to Ios.
Drivers should be at the port 1 hour to 1.5 hours before the official departure time.
For safety reasons, entering the garage while the ferry is sailing is prohibited.
Note: Many car rental companies do not allow customers to ferry their vehicles. We recommend avoiding purchasing a vehicle ticket before contacting your car rental company.

As there is no airport on the island, the only way to get there is by taking the ferry. Besides that of Mykonos, the closest airport is the International Airport of Santorini, which receives direct flights from several European cities. The ferry crossing from Santorini to Ios is fairly short and takes around 1.5 hours, while traveling from Mykonos to Ios takes on average 1 hour and 45 minutes. Heraklion in Crete also has an international airport, and its port is connected with Ios.
Alternatively, it is possible to fly to the Greek capital and take the ferry from any of the three ports of Athens (Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio).

The sandy beach of Agia Theodoti in northern Ios

Ideally located in the heart of the Cyclades, Ios is an enchanting island that has emerged as one of the top partying destinations in Greece. At the same time, it has much more to offer, boasting gorgeous beaches and charming traditional settlements where visitors can unwind and take in some of the most glorious sunsets in the Aegean.

Check out the best things to see and do there in our mini-guide for Ios.