Ios to Kimolos Ferry
🚢 Ios → Kimolos — this week
2 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Next sailing: Friday 24 July at 19:35
Operated by Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries · crossing 2h50m–2h55m
Ios to Kimolos Ferry
Ios to Kimolos -- At a Glance
- Season: Seasonal service (February to September).
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day, February to September.
- Sailing days: Ferries sail several days per week.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Ios to Kimolos ferry is one of those routes that takes you from one mood of the Cyclades to another. Ios is lively and sociable; Kimolos is quieter, more remote, a place where the volcanic landscape meets the sea on its own unhurried terms. Connecting the two by ferry makes for a rewarding island hop.
Year-round, you can expect around 1 ferry per day on average, making it straightforward to plan your crossing without having to juggle complicated schedules.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Ios to Kimolos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | No | – |
| February | Yes | 1.0 |
| March | Yes | 1.0 |
| April | Yes | 1.0 |
| May | Yes | 1.0 |
| June | Yes | 1.0 |
| July | Yes | 1.0 |
| August | Yes | 1.0 |
| September | Yes | 1.0 |
| October | No | – |
| November | No | – |
| December | No | – |
Ios to Kimolos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-07-22):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 24 Jul | 1 | 19:35 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 28 Jul | 1 | 10:30 | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 31 Jul | 1 | 19:35 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 4 Aug | 1 | 10:30 | Fast Ferries |
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Tips for the Ios–Kimolos Ferry
- Pets must be kept in the designated pet area and may not enter passenger saloons; bring a lead and any food or water your pet needs for the crossing.
- If you are prone to seasickness and see a Force 5–6 forecast, take preventive medication the night before as well as on the morning of travel.
- Two-berth cabins with a porthole cost more but are worth the premium for overnight crossings – a few hours of genuine sleep transforms how you arrive.
- Summer heat makes sun-exposed upper decks very intense between 11:00 and 16:00; bring sunscreen with a high SPF and a hat even for short crossings.
- In Kimolos, the main settlement of Horio at the foot of Mt Ksaplovouni enchants with its Cycladic simplicity and a castle at its heart. The island’s volcanic origins give the landscape a distinctive character, with grey-white rocks rising from crystal-clear waters that the Venetians once called ‘silvery’.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Ios to Kimolos?
Typically 1 ferry per day, February to September. Service runs year-round.
How many ferries run from Ios to Kimolos this week?
Around 2 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
How long is the ferry from Ios to Kimolos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 2h50m, while the slowest takes around 2h55m. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
Which ferry companies operate the Ios–Kimolos route?
The route is served by Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional vessels.