Chios – Cesme
Ferries to Turkey
Chios – Cesme
Ferries to Turkey
The Chios Cesme ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Turyol & Makri Travel.Chios Cesme ferries take around 35 minutes. The ferry costs between €52.02 and €300.86, 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 Chios to Cesme.
The first Chios Cesme ferry typically departs from Chios at around 08:00. The last ferry usually departs at 18:15.
The Chios Cesme ferry trip can take around 35 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 20 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 24 weekly sailings from Chios to Cesme provided by Turyol & Makri Travel. Timetables can change from season to season.
Turyol provide 15 sailings weekly. Makri Travel provide 10 sailings weekly.
Chios Cesme ferry prices typically range between 52€* and 301€*. The average price is typically 121€*. The cheapest Chios Cesme ferry prices start from 52€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 100€*. The average price for a car is 252€*.
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 Chios to Cesme is approximately 11.4 miles (18.3km) or 9.9 nautical miles.
Yes, Turyol & Makri Travel ferries allow cars on board ferries between Chios and Cesme. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Chios and Cesme.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Turyol & Makri Travel ferries between Chios and Cesme.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Chios to Cesme 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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| Chios - Cesme Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Turkey | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Makri Travel & Turyol | |
| Average Price | 108 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 25m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 20m | |
| First Ferry | 08:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:45 | |
| Distance | 9 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Greek island of Chios is the 5th largest Greek island in the Aegean Sea and is located around 7 km off the Anatolian coast and is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. Chios Town was constructed around the old harbour and medieval castle, which were constructed under Venetian and Ottoman rule. Some remains have been found which date back to 2,000 BC. Popular attractions on the island include the Chios Byzantine Museum, the Archaeological Museum of Chios, its medieval villages and the 11th century monastery of Nea Moni which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The island is mainly mountainous although there are a few valleys to be found in the south and east parts of the island. Overlooking the northern part of the island is Mount Pelineo with its highest peak, Profitis Helias, at 1,297 meters above sea level. The island has a typical Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm, dry, summers and is known for its picturesque landscape.
Chios, and the other islands in the East Aegean, are generally connected to the ports of Piraeus and Rafina, the Cycladic islands including Syros, Tinos, Mykonos and Andros and also to the island of Rhodes. Your journey to and from the island will either be by conventional of Highspeed ferry with journey times of between 5 1/2 hours and 9 1/2 hours depending on ferry company and ferry itinerary.
The coastal town and port of Cesme is located in the west of Izmir in Turkey. The town's name is derived from the Turkish for 'fountain' and is perhaps a reference to the many springs in the area during the 18th and 19th centuries. It's clean beaches, crystal clear waters, lovely restaurants and pleasant climate all combine to make Cesme one of the most popular holiday resorts in Turkey.
Located in the centre of the town is the Genoese fortress that dates back to the 14th century and which was later restored by the Ottomans in the 16th century. Adjacent to the fortress is the Caravanserai which was constructed by Suleyman the Magnificent in the 16th century and which was later converted to a hotel during the restoration of Hagios Haralambous Church as the Amir Caka Art Gallery in the 19th century.
Visitors to the town can take a boat trip to visit the many islands around Cesme. For night owls, the town has many discos, bars and cafes to enjoy.
