The cheapest and fastest ferries from Crete (Island) to Ios
Cheapest price
£84
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 5 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Crete (Island) to Ios is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Crete (Island) to Ios will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £84.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Crete (Island) for Ios every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu 11 Dec the direct ferries cover the 170 km distance in an average of 3 h 5 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest ferries will take 3 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Crete (Island) to Ios ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Crete (Island) to Ios ferries for tomorrow, Thursday 11 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:30 Crete (Island) | 3h05 | 07:35 Ios | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Crete (Island) to Ios
Ferries from Crete (Island) to Ios run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £84 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:30, the last at 15:05. The fastest ferry covers the 91 nautical miles (170 km) distance in 3h 5m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Crete (Island) to Ios are available to foot passengers.

Distance 91 nautical miles (170 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 3h 5m |
First ferry 07:30 |
Last ferry 15:05 |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Seajets from Crete (Island) to IosYou can travel by ferry between Crete (Island) to Ios with Seajets for as low as £84. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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FAQs: Crete (Island) to Ios ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crete (Island) to Ios by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ios, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Crete (Island) and Ios
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- Kouzina EPE (0.3km)
- Paralia Seaside Restaurant (0.5km)
- Ligo Krasi Ligo Thalassa (0.6km)
- Main companies are Heraklion Taxi and Radio Taxi Knossos.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Heraklion Port
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