Tinos to Ios Ferry
🚢 Tinos → Ios — this week
7 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 1 ferries — first at 09:20
Tinos to Ios Ferry
Tinos to Ios -- At a Glance
- Season: Timetables are currently published through 31 October 2026.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day during the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Journey time: 2 hours 25 minutes.
- Operators: Golden Star Ferries.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Tinos to Ios ferry route links two of the Cyclades’ most distinctive islands — Tinos with its pilgrimage church and quiet backstreets, and Ios with its sun-scorched beaches and legendary nightlife. It is a journey across the heart of the Aegean, and for anyone island-hopping through the Cyclades, it makes for a rewarding connection.
During the season, you can expect one ferry per day. The route runs from May through October, so if you are travelling outside those months, you will need to plan an alternative itinerary.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Tinos to Ios:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Not yet published | – |
| February | Not yet published | – |
| March | Not yet published | – |
| April | Not yet published | – |
| May | Yes | 1.0 |
| June | Yes | 1.0 |
| July | Yes | 1.0 |
| August | Yes | 1.0 |
| September | Yes | 1.0 |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | Not yet published | – |
| December | Not yet published | – |
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Tinos 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 | 1 | 09:20 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 1 | 09:20 |
| Sat 8 Aug | 1 | 09:20 |
| Sun 9 Aug | 1 | 09:20 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 1 | 09:20 |
| Tue 11 Aug | 1 | 09:20 |
| Wed 12 Aug | 1 | 09:20 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 1 | 09:20 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 1 | 09:20 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 1 | 09:20 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 1 | 09:20 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 1 | 09:20 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 1 | 09:20 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 1 | 09:20 |
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Tips for the Tinos–Ios Ferry
- Tinos has two ports – most ferries now use the new port about ten minutes from town, while only the Flyingcat catamaran still departs from the old port right in Tinos Town centre. Check which one is named on your ticket.
- If you are travelling with a vehicle, check in at least an hour before departure. Foot passengers can check in from 30 minutes before sailing, though it is worth allowing extra time in Tinos during busy summer sailings.
- The port sits a short walk from the Panagia Evangelistria church, so around 15 August – the island's main pilgrimage day – expect the harbourfront and surrounding streets to be extremely crowded with visitors arriving and departing by ferry.
- Shoes take up disproportionate space; one pair of sandals and one pair of walking shoes is sufficient for most island-hopping itineraries.
- 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 Tinos to Ios?
Typically 1 ferry per day during the season. Timetables are currently published through 31 October 2026.
Are there ferries from Tinos to Ios today?
Yes – 1 sailing today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Tinos to Ios this week?
Around 7 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Tinos to Ios?
The first departure is usually 09:20.
How long is the ferry from Tinos to Ios?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 2 hours 25 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
Which ferry companies operate the Tinos–Ios route?
The route is served by Golden Star Ferries.
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 in Tinos?
Not strictly, since Tinos has one of the Cyclades' better bus networks and buses reach most villages from Tinos Town, but only a handful of times a day. With well over 30 villages scattered across the island and many worth a stop, a hire car gives you the freedom to see more than the three or four the bus timetable allows; compare suppliers at Discover Cars.