Ios to Amorgos Ferry Information
Direct Ios to Amorgos ferries are limited, so if you want to travel between Ios and Amorgos on a day when there is no direct boat, you'll need to do a little Greek island hopping. This guide shows you how.
Ferry Snapshot: Ios to Amorgos
- Sailings on 1 of the next 14 days
- Crossing time from 2 h 55 min
- Earliest departure 13:30, latest 13:30
- Operated by Small Cyclades Lines
- Tickets from €11
- Boats on this route typically have: vehicle garage, cafe bar, outside deck
Ios to Amorgos September 2026 Ferry Timetable
| Departs | Days | Duration | Ferry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13:30 | 13 Sep only | 2 h 55 min | Small Cyclades Lines – Express Scopelitis | Book |
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How to get from Ios to Amorgos
The Greek islands of Ios and Amorgos might look close together on a map, but getting between them is not as straightforward as you might think.
This is because direct ferries from Ios to Amorgos only sail on selected days. The trip takes from around 2 hours and 55 minutes.
Ferry operator Small Cyclades Lines offers this Ios Amorgos service on their boat the Express Skopelitis. It's a relatively small ferry, but it is big enough to take cars and other vehicles.
Schedules can vary from year to year, and even month to month. Check Ferryscanner for the latest details and to book tickets online.
So what do you do if you want to get from Ios to Amorgos on the other days of the week?
Well, it's time to put your Greek island hopping skills to the test!
Indirect ferries to Amorgos from Ios
The best course of action is to take a ferry from Ios to another island, disembark, and then take a ferry from that island on to Amorgos.
If everything lines up perfectly, the travel time might not be too long.
If it doesn't, you might need to spend a night on another island.
The best island to go via, is Naxos. Another choice would be Santorini.
If you can't decide between the two, I'd suggest going via Naxos. This is because you can walk easily from the port to hotels in the Chora, whereas in Santorini, you'll need to make the journey from the port by public transport or taxi to hotels.
Here's the guides you need to plan your route:
The best place to look at up to date schedules and book tickets online is Ferryscanner.
Amorgos Island Travel Tips
A few travel tips for visiting the island of Amorgos:- Ferry services leave from the main port, called Gialos in Ios. Arriving ferries dock at Katapola and Aegiali ports in Amorgos. Make sure you know your port when booking accommodation!
- For where to stay in Amorgos, have a look at Booking. They have a great range of places to stay in Amorgos and areas to consider staying include Chora, Egiali / Aegiali, and Katapola. If you are traveling to Amorgos in the height of summer, I advise reserving apartments in Amorgos a month or so in advance.
- Spend time on some of the top rated beach in Amorgos: Kalotaritissa, Psili Ammos, Agios Pavlos, Agia Anna, Egiali, Levrosos, and Mouros. Check out my guide on the best things to do in Amorgos to start planning your itinerary!
- The easiest way to get hold of ferry tickets in Greece is by using Ferryscanner. I recommend you book your Ios to Amorgos ferry tickets in advance whenever possible, especially during the busy summer months.
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- Related blog post suggestion: Islands near Ios
How to travel from Ios to Amorgos FAQ
Some commonly asked questions about traveling to Amorgos from Ios include:
How can I get to Amorgos from Ios?
You can only reach Amorgos by ferry. The direct ferry from Ios to Amorgos does not sail every day, and there is also the option to take indirect routes which involves swapping ferries at a midway island such as Naxos or Santorini.
Is there an airport on Amorgos?
There is no airport in Amorgos, so the only way to make the trip from Ios to Amorgos is to use a ferry. The airport nearest to Amorgos is at Naxos which has domestic flights to Athens.
How long is the ferry ride from Ios to Amorgos?
The direct ferries to the Cyclades island of Amorgos from Ios take from around 2 hours and 55 minutes on the Express Skopelitis. Indirect routes between Ios and Amorgos can take considerably longer.
How can I buy tickets for the ferry to Amorgos?
Ferryscanner is perhaps the easiest site to use when it comes to booking Ferry tickets online. Although I recommend you book your Ios to Amorgos ferry tickets in advance, you might also go to a travel agency in Greece after you arrive.
Which ferry companies sail between the Cyclades islands of Ios and Amorgos?
The only ferry company sailing between Ios and the island of Amorgos is Small Cyclades Lines on their vessel Express Skopelitis.
What are ferry ticket prices for the Ios Amorgos route?
Fares for the Ios Amorgos route start from around 11 Euro.
When should I be at the harbour in Ios for the Amorgos ferry?
Half an hour before departure is the rule I stick to. Ios port is small, so that is plenty of time to find the right berth and get aboard without rushing.
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Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
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