Ferry from Katapola (Amorgos) to Ios

Katapola to Ios is covered both by Seajets on the Super Jet 2 and Superjet, in a little over two hours, and by Small Cyclades Lines on the Express Scopelitis, which takes more than five as it works round the smaller islands. The two experiences are quite different: one is a quick enclosed hop, the other a slow local ferry with plenty of deck time. Choose according to whether you value the time or the journey.

Ios sits between Naxos and Santorini, and the port is at Ormos, the harbour village a few kilometres below the hilltop Chora. Buses run up to Chora and down to Mylopotas, the island's main beach. Ios has a long-standing reputation as a party island, though the beaches and the quieter northern and eastern corners are a good deal calmer than that suggests.

Services run roughly once a day across the season, with the local ferry adding a few extra sailings a week. The current timetable and fares are shown below, with the Small Cyclades service starting around €11 and the fast boats a good deal more. Ios has frequent onward links to Santorini, Naxos and Piraeus.

Katapola to Ios Ferry Fares

Weekly Katapola to Ios 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 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 Katapola to Ios between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Katapola to Ios ferry

• Amorgos has two ferry ports, Katapola in the south and Aegiali in the north, about 20km apart by road and roughly 30 to 40 minutes' drive. Always check which port your ticket departs from before setting off, as the two are not interchangeable.
• The Donoussa crossing is usually run by the small Express Skopelitis ferry, which is more sensitive to rough weather than larger vessels on the main Piraeus routes. In poor conditions check locally, as sailings can be delayed or cancelled at short notice.
• A local bus links Chora to Katapola port, but its timetable shifts seasonally and is only loosely tied to ferry times, so confirm departure times locally rather than relying on a fixed schedule, especially for early sailings.
• The pet area on most ferries is outside, on the lower vehicle deck, which can be hot in summer – check the weather before booking a pet on a summer sailing.
• In Ios, the whitewashed Chora draws visitors with its narrow footpaths, windmills, and the climb to the Church of Panagia Gremiotissa for sweeping views across the Aegean. The island's beaches are among the finest in the Cyclades – Mylopotas, Manganari, and Magganari are the most celebrated – while Homer's reputed tomb lies on the northern hillside.

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