Samos To Kusadasi Ferry Crossing In 2026
🚢 Samos → Kusadasi — this week
21 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 3/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 3 ferries — first at 09:30
Samos to Kusadasi Ferry
Samos to Kusadasi -- At a Glance
- Season: Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 25 October 2026.
- Frequency: Several ferries per day (3 daily) during the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Operators: Makri Travel, Meander Travel.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
Samos and Kusadasi sit on opposite shores of one of the narrowest stretches of water in the Aegean, and the crossing feels like it: for most of the year this is less a sea voyage than a quick hop across a strait, with the Turkish coastline visible from the quay at Vathy long before you board. It's the standard way to cross between Samos and the Ephesus region without flying, and plenty of travellers use it as a day trip rather than a one-way journey, heading over in the morning and back in the evening. Because it's an international crossing, you'll clear passport control at both ends, so it pays to have your documents ready and to arrive with a little more margin than you would for a domestic Greek island hop.
Sailings are busiest in the middle of summer, when boats run several times a day and you can often choose between a few different departure times. As the season tails off, the timetable thins out accordingly. Rather than lock in a specific frequency here, check the schedule box above for what's currently confirmed -- operators file each season's timetable in stages, so the picture updates as the year goes on.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Samos to Kusadasi:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Not yet published | – |
| April | Not yet published | – |
| May | Not yet published | – |
| June | Not yet published | – |
| July | Yes | 3.0 |
| August | Yes | 3.0 |
| September | Yes | 2.9 (2–3) |
| October | Yes | 2.0 (1–2) |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Samos to Kusadasi — 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 | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 3 | 09:30, 18:00, 18:15 |
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Ferry Companies
The Samos–Kusadasi route is served by 2 companies:
- Makri Travel – approximately 45 minutes
- Meander Travel – approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Tips for the Samos–Kusadasi Ferry
- Waterproof dry bags or zip-lock bags are useful for protecting electronics and documents from sea spray when spending time on the outdoor deck.
- Weather cancellations are more common in the shoulder months (October, November, March, April) than in the height of summer, despite summer's meltemi wind.
- The ship's tannoy system uses a chime before announcements; listen for the three-tone signal that precedes important information about arrivals or delays.
- If a ferry is cancelled due to weather, you are entitled to a full refund or rebooking on the next available sailing; go to the operator's port office immediately.
- Weather apps on your phone are useful as a rough guide but marine-specific forecasts (Poseidon, Windy, Windguru) are more accurate for sea conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Samos to Kusadasi?
Several ferries per day (3 daily) during the season. Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 25 October 2026.
Are there ferries from Samos to Kusadasi today?
Yes – 3 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Samos to Kusadasi this week?
Around 21 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 3 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Samos to Kusadasi?
The first departure is usually 09:30.
How long is the ferry from Samos to Kusadasi?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 45 minutes, while the slowest takes around 1 hour 30 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
Which ferry companies operate the Samos–Kusadasi route?
The route is served by Makri Travel, Meander Travel.
Can you rent a car in Samos?
Yes, with rental desks at all three of the island's ports, Vathy (Samos Town), Pythagorio and Karlovassi, plus the airport. Samos is mountainous and its towns sit along different coasts, so a car makes it much easier to link them than relying on the more limited bus network. Compare suppliers at Discover Cars.