Checked offer from Chios to Çeşme (Turkey): Ferry, about 1h 17min – 2h 35min, from €31. Main companies selling this route on 12Go (checked on November 4, 2026): Association Of Friends Of Onussos, Sunrise Lines, Erturk Lines; main departure point: Chios Port.
One option to get from Chios to Çeşme (Turkey)
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Companies selling this route on 12Go
Offers listed on 12Go on November 4, 2026 for a departure on November 25, 2026. Timetables and prices change with the date: check them before booking.
| Company | Mode | Departs from | From | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Association Of Friends Of Onussos | Ferry | Chios Port | €31 | 2 |
| Sunrise Lines | Ferry | Chios Port | €31 | 2 |
| Erturk Lines | Ferry | Chios Erturk | €32 | 1 |
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Practical tips
Summer sailings between Greek islands and Turkey can fill up, especially at weekends and in August. Reserve your seat online as soon as your dates are fixed, so you get instant confirmation and avoid a sold-out quay.
Boats leave from Chios town harbour, not from other ports on the island. Confirm the departure point on your ticket before heading out, just as you would double-check Piraeus, Rafina or Lavrio on the mainland.
This is an international crossing, so you will go through border control in Greece and in Turkey. Keep your passport in your day bag, and check entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Strong Aegean winds can delay or cancel sailings. Avoid booking a tight flight or hotel check-in on the same day, and leave a spare day if you have a fixed international flight out of Turkey.
Island-to-Turkey links often run on selected days only, and the timetable changes with the season. Check your exact date before building the rest of your itinerary around the crossing, so you are not stuck on the island.
The journey experience
Chios and Çeşme sit just across the Aegean from each other, which makes this one of the simplest Greece-to-Turkey hops you can plan. If you are wondering whether to go by ferry, coach, train or flight, the answer here is straightforward: the ferry is the option to look at, and the comparison table on this page shows duration and price range side by side.
The crossing is a passenger ferry between the port of Chios town and Çeşme on the Turkish coast. It is a comfortable, no-fuss way to change country: you board in the island's main harbour, sit back on deck or in the cabin, and step off close to the Çeşme peninsula, with its beaches, windsurfing bays and easy road links towards İzmir. Because this is an international crossing, expect passport control on both sides, so keep your documents handy rather than packed away in your luggage.
The main difficulty with Greek and Aegean sailings is that timetables shift with the season and some links run only on certain days of the week. Check the schedule for your exact travel date, book ahead in busy months, and avoid planning a tight onward connection on the same day. Booking online gives you instant confirmation, so you are not left stranded on the island hoping for a seat at the quay.
Frequently asked questions — Chios → Çeşme (Turkey)
Ferry tickets for Chios to Çeşme start from €31, and typical fares go up to around €32. Prices can vary with the date, the season and how early you book, so it is worth reserving in advance, especially in summer when seats are in demand.
The crossing takes roughly between 1 h 15 and 2 h 35, depending on the sailing and the vessel. Add time for check-in and passport control on both sides, so plan any onward connection in Turkey with a comfortable margin.
The ferry is the transport option available for this route, and it is a simple, direct way to cross the Aegean between the island and the Turkish coast. Compare the sailings on this page, pick the time that suits you and book online for instant confirmation.
The ferry listed for this route connects Chios and Çeşme as a single crossing, so you do not need to change on another island. Check the details of your chosen sailing at booking, as schedules vary by season and date.
Ferries to Çeşme leave from the port of Chios town, the island's main harbour. Your ticket confirms the exact departure point and boarding details, so check it the day before you travel and arrive in good time for passport control.
Why visit Çeşme (Turkey)?
- ✓ Stroll the cobbled streets of Alaçatı, with its stone houses, boutique hotels and bougainvillea-covered lanes
- ✓ Windsurf or kitesurf at Alaçatı's famous bay, one of Europe's top wind sports spots
- ✓ Swim at Ilıca Beach and Pırlanta Beach, with turquoise water and shallows ideal for families
- ✓ Visit the 14th-century Genoese Çeşme Castle and the small museum inside its walls
- ✓ Take the short ferry to Chios, Greece, for a day trip or a Greek island stopover
When to visit Çeşme (Turkey)?
HOT-SUMMER MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE
May to early October — hot, dry and sunny, with the sea warm enough for swimming and steady summer winds for watersports
What to do in Çeşme (Turkey)?
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How long to visit Çeşme (Turkey)?
Allow 3 to 4 days in Çeşme to enjoy the beaches, Alaçatı's stone streets and windsurfing, and the old town with its Genoese fortress. With 2 days, focus on Çeşme town and Alaçatı; with more time, add Ilıca beaches, Boyalık and a day trip to Karaburun or Chios by ferry. Book the Chios ferry in advance in summer and rent a car to reach the best coves.
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