Folegandros to Ios Ferry
🚢 Folegandros → Ios — this week
13 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 2/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 2 ferries — first at 12:50
Folegandros to Ios Ferry
Folegandros to Ios -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 20 September 2026.
- Frequency: 1 to 3 ferries per day depending on the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 30 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Operators: SeaJets, Fast Ferries, Maistros Santorini, Hellenic Seaways.
- Tickets from: €6 – €70 per person.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Folegandros to Ios ferry is a short hop between two islands with very different personalities. Folegandros is quiet and unspoiled, known for its clifftop Chora and the kind of unhurried pace that feels increasingly rare in the Cyclades. Ios, just across the water, buzzes with a different energy — livelier beaches, a famous party scene, and one of the most iconic village settings in the islands. The crossing links them neatly.
Throughout the year there are 2 ferries per day on average. That frequency gives you reasonable flexibility when planning your onward journey, though booking ahead is wise in summer when demand picks up across the southern Cyclades.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Folegandros to Ios:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Yes | 1.5 (1–2) |
| March | Yes | 1.5 (1–2) |
| April | Yes | 1.4 (1–2) |
| May | Yes | 1.6 (1–3) |
| June | Yes | 1.9 (1–3) |
| July | Yes | 1.9 (1–3) |
| August | Yes | 1.9 (1–3) |
| September | Yes | 1.6 (1–3) |
| October | Not yet published | – |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Folegandros to Ios — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Aug | 2 | 12:30, 12:50 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 2 | 12:50, 14:20 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 2 | 10:30, 12:50 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 1 | 12:50 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 3 | 12:50, 16:45, 21:50 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 1 | 12:50 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 2 | 12:50, 15:20 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 2 | 12:30, 12:50 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 2 | 12:50, 14:20 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 2 | 10:30, 12:50 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 1 | 12:50 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 3 | 12:50, 16:45, 21:50 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 1 | 12:50 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 2 | 12:50, 15:20 |
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Tips for the Folegandros–Ios Ferry
- Take the local bus from Karavostasis to Chora, about 4km away – services are timed to meet ferry arrivals and departures, or use a taxi for the short uphill run to the main village.
- Arrive at the port in Karavostasis at least 30 to 60 minutes before your ferry is due to sail, since boarding and any last-minute schedule changes need time to sort out.
- Build a buffer day into your Folegandros trip: the island's ferry routes are among the first suspended when gale-force meltemi winds hit the exposed Aegean crossings in summer.
- The Greek domestic ferry network runs year-round on most major routes – even in winter you can reach Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Crete by sea.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Folegandros to Ios?
1 to 3 ferries per day depending on the season. Timetables are currently published through 20 September 2026.
Are there ferries from Folegandros to Ios today?
Yes – 2 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Folegandros to Ios this week?
Around 13 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 2 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Folegandros to Ios?
The first departure is usually 12:50.
How long is the ferry from Folegandros to Ios?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 30 minutes, while the slowest takes around 1 hour 25 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Folegandros to Ios ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €6 per person for a standard seat. Prices can go up to €70 depending on the company, seat class, and time of year.
Which ferry companies operate the Folegandros–Ios route?
The route is served by SeaJets, Fast Ferries, Maistros Santorini, Hellenic Seaways.
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.
Do you need a car on Folegandros?
Not essential. Folegandros is small, and the bus that meets every ferry runs the 3.5km from the port at Karavostasis up to Chora in about ten minutes for a couple of euros. A car or scooter becomes useful once you want to reach the beaches below Ano Meria or Agali, which the bus does not serve directly. Rental desks operate in Chora, Karavostasis and Ano Meria; compare prices at Discover Cars.