Ferry from Ios to Katapola (Amorgos)
2h 55m · from €11.00 · 1 operator
Ios to Katapola at a glance
Ferries from Ios to Katapola (Amorgos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. Departures in that window are at 13:30. The crossing takes 2h 55m. The route is served by 1 operator: Small Cyclades Lines. Published fares start from €11.20 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 13 September 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €11.20 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 13 September 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Ios to Katapola Route Map
Ios to Katapola on Amorgos is served by Small Cyclades Lines aboard the Express Scopelitis, taking a little under three hours. The Scopelitis is a small local boat working the chain of minor Cyclades islands, so this is a slow, workaday crossing with stops rather than a direct run. Fares start around €11.
Katapola is one of Amorgos's two main ports, sitting in a sheltered natural harbour on the west coast. It is a working port village rather than a resort, and the island capital, Chora, is a short ride inland. Amorgos itself is known for its dramatic cliff-backed coastline, good hiking, and the Hozoviotissa monastery built into the rock face further along the island.
This is an infrequent link, running a couple of times a fortnight rather than daily, so it needs to be planned around carefully. Current sailings and fares are shown below. Aegiali, on the northeast coast, is Amorgos's other port, and Naxos is the usual alternative interchange if this boat does not fit your dates.
Ios to Katapola Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €11.20 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €11.20 | Small Cyclades Lines | Express Scopelitis |
Weekly Ios to Katapola Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Cyclades Lines | Express Scopelitis conventional | 13:30 | 16:25 | 2h 55m | €11.20 | now to 2026-09-13 | Book the Express Scopelitis sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Ios?
Yes. The port sits about 2km from Chora, with rental desks at both. A car isn't essential for the Chora to Mylopotas stretch, which is walkable and bus-served, but it's worth having to reach quieter spots like Manganari beach, roughly 19km to the south. Check current rates at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Ios to Katapola between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 13:30 | 16:25 | 2h 55m | Express Scopelitis | Small Cyclades Lines |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 13:30 | 16:25 | 2h 55m | Express Scopelitis | Small Cyclades Lines |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Ios to Katapola?
Ferries from Ios to Katapola (Amorgos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 13 September 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Ios to Katapola today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Ios to Katapola (Amorgos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 30 August 2026, at 13:30. Departures fall on Sunday.
How many ferries run from Ios to Katapola this week?
1 sailing from Ios to Katapola (Amorgos) is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Ios to Katapola?
Scheduled departures from Ios to Katapola (Amorgos) leave at 13:30.
How long is the ferry from Ios to Katapola?
The crossing from Ios to Katapola (Amorgos) takes 2h 55m.
How much does the Ios to Katapola ferry cost?
Published fares for the Ios to Katapola (Amorgos) ferry start from €11.20 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Ios to Katapola route?
The Ios to Katapola (Amorgos) route is served by Small Cyclades Lines. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Ios to Katapola ferry
- The port at Ormos sits about 2km below Chora – roughly a five-minute drive, a 20-minute walk, or a short bus ride from the stop just along the road from the ferry quay.
- Arrive at Ormos port at least an hour before departure in summer – traffic builds up around the port and you'll want time to secure a good deck or lounge seat before boarding.
- Ormos port has its own supermarkets, cafes, ATMs and car or motorbike hire outlets, so you can wait comfortably, withdraw cash or pick up rental transport without leaving the harbour area.
- Evening arrivals into a lit island harbour are particularly beautiful; consider timing a crossing to arrive at dusk if the schedule allows.
- Fragile items should be wrapped and packed in the centre of your bag, surrounded by soft clothing – baggage handling at ports is not gentle.
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