Cesme – Chios
Ferries to Aegean Islands
Cesme – Chios
Ferries to Aegean Islands
The Cesme Chios ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Turyol & Makri Travel.Cesme Chios ferries take around 30 minutes. The ferry costs between €52.29 and €331.55, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Cesme to Chios.
The first Cesme Chios ferry typically departs from Cesme at around 08:45. The last ferry usually departs at 18:00.
The Cesme Chios ferry trip can take around 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 10 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 21 weekly sailings from Cesme to Chios provided by Turyol & Makri Travel. Timetables can change from season to season.
Turyol provide 11 sailings weekly. Makri Travel provide 10 sailings weekly.
Cesme Chios ferry prices typically range between 52€* and 332€*. The average price is typically 121€*. The cheapest Cesme Chios ferry prices start from 52€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 103€*. The average price for a car is 311€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Cesme to Chios is approximately 11.4 miles (18.3km) or 9.9 nautical miles.
Yes, Turyol & Makri Travel ferries allow cars on board ferries between Cesme and Chios. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Cesme and Chios.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Turyol & Makri Travel ferries between Cesme and Chios.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Cesme to Chios with Turyol. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Cesme - Chios Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Turkey | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Makri Travel & Turyol | |
| Average Price | 108 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 30m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 20m | |
| First Ferry | 08:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 10:30 | |
| Distance | 9 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Located on the tip of the Cesme Peninsular in the west of Turkey, the coastal town of Cesme is a popular holiday destination that is around 85 km to the west of Izmir, the largest city in the Aegean Region of Turkey. Cesme, which means "fountain", and is probably a reference to the many Ottoman fountains located across the city. Cesme castle dominates the city which has many attractions of interest to visitors. These include the Ottoman Caravanserai, which is close to the castle, which was built in the 15th century and has been transformed into a boutique hotel. Also of interest, and situated along some of the back streets in the town, are some old traditional Ottoman houses along with a Sakiz house-type of residence which may be of interest to visitors taking a stroll around the city.
From the city's port there are two daily ferries to the Greek island of Chios with a crossing time of around 1 hour. Between the months of June and October, cruise ships may also be seen calling in to the port.
The Greek island of Chios lies in the north east Aegean Sea and is located close to the coast of Turkey and is opposite the Erithrea Peninsular, from which it is separated by the Chios Strait. The island has a land area of around 840 sq. km and a population of roughly 54,000 people. The island's capital city is also called Chios and is home to approximately half of the island's population. Popular visitor attractions on the island include the Byzantine Museum which is located in a former Ottoman mosque and is where you can see a perfect copy of the famous painting "Massacre at Chios" by Delacroix. Also on the island is the famous library named after Adamantios Korais and contains his personal collection of 1,300 historical volumes and the Naval Museum where you can see replicas of sailing ships and steam boats.
Alternatively, take a stroll through the pretty and narrow streets of Kaloplitis and take in the splendour of the former ship owners' mansions that stretch all the way to Tampakika. Here you will find Ioustiniani Palace and the mills that once belonged to the old tanneries.
From Chios, ferry services operate to Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Rhodes, Samos, Lemnos, Mytilene, Oinousses, Psara, and Cesme.
