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4.6The cheapest and fastest ferries from Thessaloniki to Ikaria
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
19 h 45 m
Average duration
20 h 13 m
Ferries per day
3
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Thessaloniki to Ikaria is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thessaloniki to Ikaria will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £42.
Of the 3 ferries that leave Thessaloniki for Ikaria every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 18 Jul the direct ferries cover the 435 km distance in an average of 20 h 13 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 19 h 45 m .
The slowest ferries will take 21 h 10 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.
21:5521h10Thessaloniki19:05Ikaria£421One-way0 changes- 18:3019h45Thessaloniki14:15Ikaria£461One-way0 changes
- 19:3019h45Thessaloniki15:15Ikaria£471One-way0 changes
- 19:3019h45Thessaloniki15:15Ikaria£471One-way0 changes
- 18:3019h45Thessaloniki14:15Ikaria£461One-way0 changes
- 21:5521h10Thessaloniki19:05Ikaria£421One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Thessaloniki to Ikaria
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Thessaloniki to Ikaria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £42, and a flight costs an average of £57.
Distance: 234 nautical miles (435 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£44 Average Price Cheapest | £112 Average Price |
21h 11m Average total duration 20h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Thessaloniki to Ikaria Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 19:30 | Arrival Time 15:15 | Duration 19h45 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 01:00 | Arrival Time 22:10 | Duration 21h10 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 05:00 | Arrival Time 00:45 | Duration 19h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 17:30 | Arrival Time 13:15 | Duration 19h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 21:55 | Arrival Time 19:05 | Duration 21h10 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 18:30 | Arrival Time 14:15 | Duration 19h45 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Live departures
Thessaloniki to Ikaria ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Ikaria ferries for today, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19:30 Thessaloniki | 19h45 | 15:15 Ikaria | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:55 Thessaloniki | 21h10 | 19:05 Ikaria | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 18 July | |||||
| 18:30 Thessaloniki | 19h45 | 14:15 Ikaria | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Thessaloniki to Ikaria
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Ferries from Thessaloniki to Ikaria run on average 1 times per day, taking around 20h 11m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £42 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:35, the last at 23:15. The fastest ferry covers the 234 nautical miles (435 km) distance in 19h 45m. There are 1 sailings per week.
Distance 234 nautical miles (435 km) |
Average sailing duration 20h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 19h 45m |
First ferry 7:35 |
Last ferry 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Thessaloniki to Ikaria ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thessaloniki to Ikaria 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 Ikaria, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Thessaloniki and Ikaria
Most Thessaloniki to Ikaria ferries use the Port of Thessaloniki to Evdilos port pair, with some services arriving at Agios Kirikos. Use this guide to compare Thessaloniki and Ikaria ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Thessaloniki port do ferries to Ikaria leave from?
Getting to Port of Thessaloniki from Thessaloniki city centre
Port of Thessaloniki is 1 km from Thessaloniki city centre. Public transport options include:
Port of Thessaloniki port facilities and services
Port of Thessaloniki has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Kitchen Bar (0.3km), Mpakaliarakia tou Aristou (0.7km), Full tou Meze (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available inside the passenger terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Port of Thessaloniki.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Port of Thessaloniki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Port of Thessaloniki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Which Ikaria port do ferries from Thessaloniki arrive at?
Getting to Evdilos from Ikaria city centre
Evdilos is 7 km from Ikaria city centre. Public transport options include:
Evdilos port facilities and services
Evdilos has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink
Food options include: To Steki tou Kalofagadon (0.3km), Taverna Klimataria (0.4km), Restaurant Platanos (0.5km)
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Evdilos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Evdilos.
Getting to Agios Kirikos from Ikaria city centre
Agios Kirikos is 16 km from Ikaria city centre. Public transport options include:
Agios Kirikos port facilities and services
Agios Kirikos has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink
Food options include: To Steki tou Kalofagadon (0.3km), Ouzeri Taverna (0.4km), Restaurant Kritikos (0.6km)
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Agios Kirikos: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Agios Kirikos.
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