Ferry from Ios to Folegandros (Karavostasis)
1h 14m to 1h 25m · from €5.00 · 3 operators
Ios to Folegandros at a glance
Ferries from Ios to Folegandros (Karavostasis) are scheduled 12 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 08:45 and the latest is 19:35. The crossing takes between 1h 14m and 1h 25m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 3 operators: Fast Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Maistros Santorini N.E.. Published fares start from €5.50 on a conventional ferry, from €69.70 on a high-speed vessel and from €8.00 on a local boat. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €5.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €69.70 | Book now |
| Local boat | €8.00 | Book now |
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Ios to Folegandros Route Map
Ios to Folegandros takes between about an hour and a quarter and an hour and forty minutes, depending on whether the boat runs direct or calls at Sikinos on the way. Fast Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Seajets and the local Maistros Santorini service all work the route, with vessels ranging from the conventional Artemis to the high-speed Olympic Champion Jet. Fares start around €5 on the slower boats.
Folegandros is a rugged island between Milos and Santorini, quieter and more understated than either. Ferries dock at Karavostasis, a small harbour on the east coast, from where a short bus or taxi ride climbs to the Chora above. That clifftop main town, with its main square sitting at the edge of a sheer drop to the sea, is the reason most people come, along with the walking trails and small beaches.
Sailings run once or twice a day in season, tailing off considerably outside it. The current timetable, operators and fares are listed below. Folegandros connects onward to Milos, Santorini, Sikinos and Piraeus, so it slots neatly into a western Cyclades island-hop.
Ios to Folegandros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €5.50 on a conventional ferry, from €69.70 on a high-speed vessel and from €8.00 on a local boat. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €5.50 | Hellenic Seaways | Artemis |
| High-speed vessel | €69.70 | Seajets | Olympic Champion Jet |
| Local boat | €8.00 | Maistros Santorini N.E. | Maistros Santorini |
Weekly Ios to Folegandros Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maistros Santorini N.E. | Maistros Santorini local boat | 08:45 | 09:59 | 1h 14m | €8.00 | now to 2026-10-16 | Book the Maistros Santorini sailing | |
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 10:30 | 11:50 | 1h 20m | now to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 10:30 | 11:55 | 1h 25m | 2026-09-20 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 10:30 | 11:55 | 1h 25m | now to 2026-10-29 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | ||
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 19:35 | 20:50 | 1h 15m | €5.50 | now to 2026-10-30 | Book the Artemis sailing |
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Hiring a car
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.
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.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Ios to Folegandros between 3 October 2026 and 16 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-10-04 | 10:30 | 11:55 | 1h 25m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-05 | 08:45 | 09:59 | 1h 14m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini N.E. |
| Tue 2026-10-06 | 10:30 | 11:50 | 1h 20m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-08 | 10:30 | 11:55 | 1h 25m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-10-09 | 08:45 | 09:59 | 1h 14m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini N.E. |
| Fri 2026-10-09 | 19:35 | 20:50 | 1h 15m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
| Sun 2026-10-11 | 10:30 | 11:55 | 1h 25m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-12 | 08:45 | 09:59 | 1h 14m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini N.E. |
| Tue 2026-10-13 | 10:30 | 11:50 | 1h 20m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-15 | 10:30 | 11:55 | 1h 25m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-10-16 | 08:45 | 09:59 | 1h 14m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini N.E. |
| Fri 2026-10-16 | 19:35 | 20:50 | 1h 15m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Ios to Folegandros?
Ferries from Ios to Folegandros (Karavostasis) are scheduled 12 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Ios to Folegandros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Ios to Folegandros (Karavostasis) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 4 October 2026, at 10:30. Departures fall on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Ios to Folegandros this week?
6 sailings from Ios to Folegandros (Karavostasis) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Fridays.
What time is the first ferry from Ios to Folegandros?
Scheduled departures from Ios to Folegandros (Karavostasis) leave at 08:45, 10:30 and 19:35.
How long is the ferry from Ios to Folegandros?
The fastest crossing from Ios to Folegandros (Karavostasis) takes 1h 14m and the slowest 1h 25m. On this route conventional ferries take 1h 15m to 1h 25m and local boats take 1h 14m.
How much does the Ios to Folegandros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Ios to Folegandros (Karavostasis) ferry start from €5.50 on a conventional ferry, from €69.70 on a high-speed vessel and from €8.00 on a local boat. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Ios to Folegandros route?
The Ios to Folegandros (Karavostasis) route is served by Fast Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and Maistros Santorini N.E.. Crossings run on conventional ferries and local boats.
Tips for the Ios to Folegandros ferry
- The port at Ormos sits about 2km below Chora – roughly a five-minute drive, a 20-minute walk, or a short bus ride from the stop just along the road from the ferry quay.
- Arrive at Ormos port at least an hour before departure in summer – traffic builds up around the port and you'll want time to secure a good deck or lounge seat before boarding.
- Ormos port has its own supermarkets, cafes, ATMs and car or motorbike hire outlets, so you can wait comfortably, withdraw cash or pick up rental transport without leaving the harbour area.
- Booking a summer return to Athens a week or two before departure gives you flexibility while still securing a ticket before the final-week rush.
- In Folegandros, the distinctive hilltop Kastro village and the rugged, sun-bleached landscape give the island a wild character unlike most of the Cyclades. A scenic walk from Ano Meria leads to the lighthouse on the southeastern tip, standing watch over the Aegean since 1919.
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