Ferry from Kea (Korissia) to Ios
11h · from €18.00 · 1 operator
Kea to Ios at a glance
Ferries from Kea (Korissia) to Ios are scheduled 1 time over the next 7 days, about once a week. Departures in that window are at 08:10. The crossing takes 11h. The route is served by 1 operator: Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €18.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €18.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Deck | €18.00 | Book now |
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 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kea to Ios through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in October (about once a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| November 2025 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| January 2026 | 3 | 3 of 31 | less than once a week |
| February 2026 | 3 | 3 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 3 | 3 of 31 | less than once a week |
| April 2026 | 3 | 3 of 30 | less than once a week |
| May 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| June 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| July 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| August 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| September 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
October 2025 · this month, a year ago
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Kea to Ios Route Map
Kea to Ios runs to about eleven hours on the Hellenic Seaways ferry Artemis, a conventional ship working right across the Cyclades with island calls along the way. Nothing about this crossing is quick, and there is no fast-craft alternative on the pairing. Settle in for the day.
Ios lies between Naxos and Santorini and has a long-standing reputation as a lively island popular with younger travellers, though the quieter corners are easy enough to find. Ferries dock at the harbour village, Ormos, a couple of kilometres below the hilltop Chora where the bars and restaurants are concentrated. Mylopotas is the main beach and the usual base for a longer stay.
This sailing operates only a couple of times a fortnight. Departure dates, operator and current fares are listed in the table below, starting around €18. Ios is far better served from Piraeus, Paros, Naxos and Santorini, and routing through any of those is usually quicker even allowing for a change.
Kea to Ios Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €18.00 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 | €18.00 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Hellenic Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Deck | passenger | €18.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Weekly Kea to Ios 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 08:10 | 19:10 | 11h | €18.00 | 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Artemis sailing |
Book ferry port and airport transfers here: Welcome Pickups →
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 Kea to Ios between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2026-10-30 | 08:10 | 19:10 | 11h | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kea to Ios?
Ferries from Kea (Korissia) to Ios are scheduled 1 time over the next 7 days, about once a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kea to Ios today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kea (Korissia) to Ios today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 30 October 2026, at 08:10. Departures fall on Friday.
How many ferries run from Kea to Ios this week?
1 sailing from Kea (Korissia) to Ios is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kea to Ios?
Scheduled departures from Kea (Korissia) to Ios leave at 08:10.
How long is the ferry from Kea to Ios?
The crossing from Kea (Korissia) to Ios takes 11h.
How much does the Kea to Ios ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kea (Korissia) to Ios ferry start from €18.00 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 Kea to Ios route?
The Kea (Korissia) to Ios route is served by Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kea to Ios ferry
- Outside cabins with portholes cost more but the natural light and view make a significant difference to how rested you feel on arrival.
- If your booking allows free cancellation up to a certain date, set a calendar reminder a few days before that deadline in case your plans change.
- 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.
Plan a journey
Search for a connection between any two Greek ports, including journeys that need a change.
