Chios Island Ferry Ticket

Ferry services to Chios Island, one of the most popular holiday destinations, will continue throughout 2025! Following the suspension of ferry services between Turkey and Greece in 2020 due to the pandemic, Chios Island was among the most missed and sought-after destinations. As in previous years, ferry services to Chios Island will commence from Çeşme in 2025. With services expected to commence in February 2025, you can reach Chios Island from Çeşme in just 20 minutes, with services operating every day of the week during the summer months.

One of Greece's most popular islands, Chios is located in the Aegean Sea, directly opposite Çeşme. It is one of the closest islands to Turkey. The island, named ‘Chios’ in Greek, was actually under the rule of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires for a very long time. Research and investigation of the remains have confirmed that the island's history dates back to the Neolithic Age. It is one of the islands that those who want to witness many historical periods and civilisations wish to visit by purchasing a Çeşme - Chios ferry ticket.

Chios Island, accessible via ferry services from Çeşme, also includes two other Greek islands: Koyun/Oinusses and Balık/Psara Island. The island's centre is known as Hora or Chios Town. As its name suggests, the main reason for the island's fame and intrigue is its unique mastic trees and the fact that it is the homeland of mastic gum. In addition to the mastic trees, the ferry services from Çeşme to Chios Island also contribute to the island's popularity in tourism with its cultural history, natural beauty, medieval-influenced villages, museums, and beaches. Chios Island is an island that can be reached from Turkey in just 20 minutes by ferry. Due to its proximity to Izmir-Çeşme, frequent tourist services are organised. There are several tourism companies providing this service.

As Turkish companies, Ertürk Lines, Turyol and Tilos provide ferry services to Chios Island, while the Çeşme-Chios Island ferry services are also operated regularly throughout the year by the Greek company Sunrise. The travel time to the island varies depending on the company you choose and the Chios Island ferry ticket. Some Chios ferries only carry passengers, while some Chios Island ferry services accept passengers and vehicles. Passenger and vehicle transfers are possible with the Chios Island ferries belonging to Ertürk Lines, Sunrise and Turyol. Therefore, the journey time is approximately 40 minutes. Some companies' Chios Island ferries, called Catamaran, are only open to passengers. As it provides transport in an average of 20 minutes, it is one of the first choices when it comes to Chios fast ferry tickets. The other two alternatives for fast ferries to Chios are operated by Turyol and Tilos. You can choose to travel with the Chios fast ferry services, which take approximately 20 minutes and are closed to passengers with vehicles. The Apostolos ferry, which provides passenger and vehicle transport under the Greek company Sunrise, the only company operating Chios Island-Çeşme ferry services, allows you to reach the island in a total of 40 minutes. All Chios Island-Çeşme ferry services operate between Çeşme Ulusoy Port and Chios Port.All passengers purchasing a ferry ticket to Chios Island may commence their journey after checking in at the port of embarkation.

Passengers wishing to travel with their vehicles should check the ferry companies' schedules and ensure that vehicles are permitted. In addition to Chios Island, which is the most frequently visited Greek island by vehicle, it is also easy to travel to Mytilene by car via the Ayvalık-Mytilene ferry. The island, which ranks fifth among the Greek islands, is quite large in terms of physical size. For easy transportation on the island, you can select the vehicle rental service from the additional services when purchasing your Chios ferry ticket. Ferry schedules may vary depending on weather conditions during the winter months, but services operate on specific days of the week. Due to higher demand and favourable weather conditions during the summer months, services run at appropriate intervals every day of the week.

The best time to visit the island is between the beginning of April and the end of September. As it's a more affordable city compared to many holiday resorts, it experiences a tourist influx throughout the summer months. Although it is a busy period for Chios, it is quite easy to find the most affordable Chios ferry tickets during the summer months. There are many places worth seeing, such as the villages of Mesta and Pyrgi, Mavra Volia beach, Chios Port, Kampos, the Archaeological Museum, Agia Markella Monastery, and Olympi Cave. In addition, there are many beaches and shores to suit everyone. Depending on your preference, you can choose from the historic Öğreten Taş Beach, pebbly beaches like Yossanos and Nagos, or fine sandy beaches like Komi. You can also visit Mavra Volia Beach, which has a rare feature of black volcanic stones. Like Samos Island, which you can reach by ferry, Chios Island also offers the Greek cuisine, which is very close to our country's taste, especially its unique and fresh seafood. You can also taste the island's natural and beneficial foods. As mastic production is the island's main source of income, you can easily find many products made with mastic, no matter when you visit.

By purchasing a ferry ticket from Chios to Çeşme, you can reach the island in approximately 20 minutes. Accommodation, transport and many other aspects on the island are quite affordable, and the same can be said for ticket prices. The most important requirement for this affordable trip and holiday is that you have a passport and visa. Tourists purchasing Chios ferry tickets from Turkey must have a Greek or Schengen visa. Those with a green passport can simply cross without applying for a visa. Chios Island also offers a visa on arrival option during the summer months, and the Feribotlines team provides support throughout the entire process.