Ferries from the Greek islands to Turkey in 2026

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Mon, 27 April 2026 The Ferryhopper Team

Are there ferries between Greece and Turkey? Of course! The ferry connection between the Greek islands and the western coast of Turkey is the easiest way to travel between Greece and Turkey!

Explore our complete guide for ferries between Greece and Turkey, and book your tickets on Ferryhopper!

Useful info: Greece - Turkey ferry info for 2026 is available on our search engine as soon as it’s released by ferry operators.

Hotels and buildings by the seaside castle of Bodrum in Turkey

View of the impressive sea fortifications of Bodrum in Turkey

Greece - Turkey ferry schedules 2026

Which Greek destinations offer ferry services to Turkey in 2026? Usually, you can get by ferry from Turkey to Greece or the other way around through 8 islands in Greece: Chios, Rhodes, Leros (Agia Marina and Lakki), Samos (Pythagoreion and Vathy), Kos, Lesbos, Kalymnos, and Kastellorizo. 

The ports of western Turkey that are connected by ferry to Greece are normally Çeşme, Marmaris, Fethiye, Bodrum, İzmir (Dikili and Alsancak), Seferihisar, Kaş, Ayvalik, Kuşadası, and Turgutreis.

Explore all 2026 Greece - Turkey ferry routes below:

Ferries and boats at the port of Chios, Greece

Ferries at the port of Chios in Greece

Ferry from Chios to Çeşme

The ferry route Chios - Çeşme is usually served by 4 ferry companies. There are numerous daily ferry crossings between Chios and Çeşme in the summer season. In the off-season, there are several weekly crossings. The ferry duration ranges from about 20 to 40 minutes and tickets are usually around €30.

Beach with white sand and umbrellas in Çeşme, Turkey

White-sand beach at the town of Çeşme in western Turkey

Ferry from Samos to Kuşadası

You can usually catch a ferry to Kuşadası in Turkey from 2 ports in Samos: Pythagoreion and Vathy. The Samos - Kuşadası ferry route is served by 4 ferry companies and the duration of the sailing is around 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. Tickets start at €39.

Ferry from Samos to Seferihisar

The route between Seferihisar in Turkey and the Greek island of Samos is operated during the high season by 2 ferry companies. You can travel from the port of Vathy to Turkey from April to the end of September for route and from Karlovasi between June and September . There are normally up to 7 weekly Samos - Seferihisar ferry crossings that last 1 hour and tickets are around €35.

Tourist boat in Kuşadasi bearing a Turkish flag

Tourist boat at the harbor of Kuşadası in Turkey

Ferry from Rhodes to Fethiye

Ferries from Rhodes to Fethiye are available by 3 ferry companies. There are at least 1-2 daily sailings to the Turkish town of Fethiye, depending on the season, with an average crossing duration of 1 hour 40 minutes. Standard tickets for this route start at around €55.

Ferry from Rhodes to Marmaris

You can usually travel by ferry from Rhodes to Marmaris with 2-4 daily ferries, depending on the season. It takes about 1 hour to reach Marmaris from the Greek island of Rhodes and tickets start at €60. The route is primarily operated by 1 ferry operator.

Building rooftops at the town of Marmaris in Turkey by the sea

The coastal town of Marmaris in Turkey

Ferry from Kos to Bodrum

Ferries to Bodrum from Kos in Greece are operated by 4 ferry companies. The Kos - Bodrum ferry route is usually served up to 9 times per day, with trip taking just 20-30 minutes, and ticket prices starting at €25. Check out our dedicated blog for more info about what to do on a day trip from Kos to Bodrum.

Tip: if you want to get from Santorini or Crete to Turkey by ferry, you can catch a domestic ferry route to one of the islands of the Dodecanese or the North Aegean Sea and board a ferry to Turkey from there. Check our Map of ferries to plan your trip with ease!

Ferry from Kos to Turgutreis

The route between Kos in Greece and Turgutreis in Turkey is usually served by 1 ferry company. The Kos - Turgutreis ferry crossing is available once daily. The crossing lasts 30 minutes and tickets start at €25.

Ferry from Leros to Turgutreis

The Leros to Turgutreis ferry connection is served by 2 companies, with ferries departing from the ports of Agia Marina (May-September) and Lakki (April-September). There are usually up to 2 daily crossings, which take around 45 minutes, while and tickets start at €55.

Ferry from Kalymnos to Turgutreis

You can catch a ferry from Kalymnos to Turgutreis 2 times per week, on Mondays and Thursdays. It takes 1 hour 15 minutes to travel between the two ports and tickets cost from €30.

Ferry from Kastellorizo to Kaş 

From Kastellorizo in the Dodecanese, you can catch a ferry to the port town of Kaş in Turkey up to 4 times a day in the high season and usually 7-8 times per week in the off-season. The ferry trip between Kastellorizo and Kaş usually lasts about 10-15 minutes and tickets are around €25.

Ferry from Lesbos to Ayvalik 

The Lesbos - Ayvalik ferry route is served by 3 companies, with 2-3 ferry departures on most days. It takes 45 minutes to 1.5 hours to travel between the port of Mytilene in Lesbos and Ayvalik. Tickets for this route start at €30.

Tip: learn more about what to do on a day trip from Lesbos to Ayvalik.

Old buildings at the Turkish town of Ayvalik

The romantic coast of Ayvalik in Turkey, opposite Lesbos

Ferry from Lesbos to İzmir

The Mytilene to İzmir ferry route operates seasonally with weekly departures, served by 2 ferry companies. Ferries from the Greek island arrive at either the port of Dikili or Alsancak in İzmir. The trip duration ranges from 30 minutes to nearly 3 hours, depending on the vessel and route, while ticket prices start at around €35.

Which ferry companies offer Greece - Turkey routes?

There are at least 15 ferry companies serving Greece - Turkey ferry routes. Some of the ferry companies are large operators, while others are seasonal and local ferry service providers.

On Ferryhopper, you can book cheap ferry tickets for Greece - Turkey routes with: Aegean Shipping Company, Bodrum Sea Lines, Dentur, Exas Shipping, IDO, Izdeniz, Jalem Tur, Meander Travel, Meis Express, Meis Ferry Lines, Sea Dreams, Sky Marine Ferries, Sunrise Lines, Tilos Travel, Turkish Sea Lines, Turyol, and Ugur Jale Uluslararasi.

Do I need a passport or a visa to travel between Greece and Turkey?

Citizens of third countries wishing to enter Turkey need a passport valid for at least 60 days following the final day indicated on their permit or e-visa. Depending on your country of origin, different measures may apply. For more information regarding visa and passport requirements check the website of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs or consult your embassy.

Turkish citizens will soon be able to travel to Greece more easily, thanks to a fast-track visa issued by the Greek government. This 7-day visa will facilitate travel to 12 Greek islands: Kalymnos, Limnos, Leros, Kos, Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Rhodes, Symi, Patmos, Samothrace, and Kastellorizo.

Greek citizens don't need a passport or visa to enter Turkey and can travel between the two countries with their ID. However, we recommend that you always have your passport with you when traveling to a different country.

Tip: if you're planning to purchase alcohol or tobacco products in Turkey before catching the ferry back to Greece, keep in mind there are quantity limits to the products you can transfer.

The castle at the port of Mandraki in Rhodes, Greece

The beautiful port of Mandraki in Rhodes

Book cheap ferry tickets from Greece to Turkey

On Ferryhopper, you can book cheap ferry tickets between Greece and Turkey in 2026. Check all ferry routes offered by the ferry companies on our search engine and plan your Aegean Sea vacation step-by-step!

Good to know: some of the ferry routes are only available to book on location at the port of departure either in Greece or Turkey.