The cheapest and fastest ferries from Thessaloniki to Ikaria
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
19 h 45 m
Average duration
19 h 45 m
Ferries per day
1
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 £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £48.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Thessaloniki for Ikaria every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun 19 Apr the direct ferries cover the 435 km distance in an average of 19 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 19 h 45 m .
The slowest ferries will take 19 h 45 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.
BLUE STAR MYCONOS21:3019h45Port of Thessaloniki17:15Evdilos£481One-way0 changes
BLUE STAR MYCONOS21:3019h45Port of Thessaloniki17:15Evdilos£481One-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 £43. 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 £43, and a flight costs an average of £49.
Distance: 234 nautical miles (435 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£45 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price |
21h 4m Average total duration 20h 4m 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 21:30 | Arrival Time 17:15 | Duration 19h45 | Sailing Days Sun |
Live departures
Thessaloniki to Ikaria ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Thessaloniki to Ikaria ferries for today, Saturday 18 April. 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 | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Thessaloniki to Ikaria
Ferries from Thessaloniki to Ikaria run on average 1 times per day, taking around 20h 4m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 06:35, the last at 23:15. The fastest ferry covers the 234 nautical miles (435 km) distance in 19h 30m. There are 1 sailings per week. Ferries from Thessaloniki to Ikaria are available to foot passengers.

Distance 234 nautical miles (435 km) |
Average sailing duration 20h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 19h 30m |
First ferry 6:35 |
Last ferry 23:15 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Ferry operators: Blue Star Ferries from Thessaloniki to IkariaYou can travel by ferry between Thessaloniki to Ikaria with Blue Star Ferries for as low as £43. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Blue Star Ferries
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
- 08:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Free WiFi
- Kitchen Bar (0.3km)
- Mpakaliarakia tou Aristou (0.7km)
- Full tou Meze (0.9km)
- Main companies are Taxiway and Taxiplon.
- Free
- Bus Line 31, Stop: OASTH
- To Steki tou Kalofagadon (0.3km)
- Taverna Klimataria (0.4km)
- Restaurant Platanos (0.5km)
- Main companies are Ikaria Taxi and Evdilos Taxi Service.
- Free
- Bus line 1, Evdilos stop
- To Steki tou Kalofagadon (0.3km)
- Ouzeri Taverna (0.4km)
- Restaurant Kritikos (0.6km)
- Main companies are Ikaria Taxi and Ikaria Transfer Services.
- Free
- Bus line 1, Agios Kirykos stop
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