Ferry from Cesme (Turkey) to Chios

Çeşme sits on the Turkish coast opposite Chios, and the crossing is one of the shortest between the two countries, taking between twenty and thirty-five minutes. Makri Travel and Sunrise Lines run it with the Apostolos S and the Sea Star Makri, small passenger boats that also take limited vehicles on some sailings. Passport checks apply on both sides, so plan on being at the terminal well before departure.

You arrive in Chios town, where the harbour is overlooked by the Genoese-era castle in the old quarter. Chios is a large North Aegean island, historically wealthy from mastic and shipping, and a good deal less touristed than the Cyclades. Most visitors head south to the medieval mastic villages, Mesta and the geometrically decorated Pyrgi among them, or inland to the Nea Moni monastery.

Sailings run several times a day in season, dropping to a much thinner winter service. The current timetable and prices are shown below. Chios also has good onward links to Piraeus and to Lesvos and Samos, so it works well as an entry point for a wider North Aegean trip.

Cesme to Chios Ferry Fares

Weekly Cesme to Chios Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Can you rent a car in Chios?

Yes, and the ferry dock sits right in Chios Town itself, with rental offices a short walk away or at the airport 3-4km south. A car makes sense if you want to reach the Mastic villages in the south or Kambos's walled citrus groves, since buses run less frequently outside town; compare prices at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Cesme to Chios between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Cesme to Chios ferry

• Disembarkation on large ferries can take 10–20 minutes after docking; do not panic if it seems slow – vehicles disembark first.
• Keep your ticket or boarding confirmation accessible throughout the journey – crew occasionally check tickets on board.
• On frequent short routes, missing one sailing is rarely a disaster – the next ferry is usually not far behind.

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