Chios – Cesme
Ferries to Turkey
Chios – Cesme
Ferries to Turkey
Depending on the season their are usually 3 daily and 22 weekly sailings between Chios and Cesme. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Chios to Cesme, Turyol & Makri Travel.Chios Cesme ferries take around 35 minutes. The ferry costs between $86 and $514, 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 earliest Chios Cesme ferry typically departs Chios at about 08:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:15.
Ferries from Chios to Cesme sail in around 35 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 20 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 22 weekly sailings from Chios to Cesme provided by Turyol & Makri Travel. Timetables can change from season to season.
Turyol provide 14 sailings weekly. Makri Travel provide 10 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Chios to Cesme typically range between $86* and $514*. On average the Chios Cesme ferry is $199*. The cheapest Chios Cesme ferry prices start from $86*. The average price for a foot passenger is $124*. The average price for a car is $443*.
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 March 25.
The distance between Chios to Cesme is approximately 11 miles (18km) or 10 nautical miles.
Yes, Chios Cesme ferries allow cars onboard with Turyol & Makri Travel between Chios and Cesme. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Chios and Cesme use our Deal Finder.
Turyol & Makri Travel allow foot passengers on Chios Cesme ferries.
Turyol allow pets on ferries from Chios to Cesme. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Chios - Cesme Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Turkey | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Makri Travel & Turyol | |
| Average Price | A$176* | |
| 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.
