Is there a ferry from Greece to Turkey?

The easiest way to travel between Greece and Turkey is on a ferry from a Greek island to the Turkish mainland (or vice-versa). Fast Catamaran ferries depart from Rhodes, Kos, Samos, Chios and Kastelorizo to Marmaris, Bodrum, Fethiye, Cesme, Kusadasi and Kas.

How long is the ferry from Greece to Turkey?

20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
Ferries from Greece to Turkey The distance between the Greek islands of the Dodecanese and the North Aegean with the Turkish coast is short so the ferry trip can be from 20 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes, depending on the port of departure and the port of arrival as well as the ferry that you travel with.

Is there a ferry from Greece to Istanbul?

there are no ferries from istanbul to greece or greek islands unless you are travelling with a cruise tour. the only way to go to athens from istanbul is by bus or by plane. ferry connections between greek islands are really good and you can find connections to the other islands that you would like to visit.

Can you take a ferry to Turkey?

There are a number of ferry routes to Turkey departing from the neighbouring Greek islands. Frequent, high-speed crossings are available from Chios to Cesme, Kos to Bodrum and Rhodes to Fethiye.

How do I get from Turkey to Greece by ferry?

There are no direct ferries between Athens and Turkey (including Istanbul). You must travel to one of the islands near the Turkish coast, then transfer to a Greek island—Turkish coast ferry.

Which Greek island is nearest to Turkey?

Samos
Samos is a Greek island closer to Turkey (70km from Izmir) than to the mainland of Greece.

Can I sail from Turkey to Greece?

Yes, but it needs to be according to law. We offer a lot of already designed routes that combine sailing in Turkey and also offer exploring the Dodecanese islands in Greece.

Which is the closest Greek island to Turkey?

How long is ferry from Kos to Santorini?

The trip by conventional ferry can take up to 13 hours, depending on the intermediate stopovers, and the trip with a high speed boat can take between 5 and 8 hours.

Can you take your car to Turkey?

While foreigners can bring their car into Turkey for up to two years, there are rules regarding the import of foreign vehicles and, after two years, the vehicle must leave the country for at least 6 months or you face paying hefty taxes and risk the car being taken and impounded.

Can I travel to Kos from Turkey?

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Kos is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 48m and costs 700 ₺ – 1.200 ₺. There is no direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Kos Airport. The quickest flight takes 4h 55m and has one stopover.

Is there a ferry from Crete to Turkey?

There are no direct ferries from Turkey to Crete. There are many island-hopping options outlined below. There are flight options from the main towns in Turkey such as Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara. From Rhodes you can sail via Karpathos to Sitia or Heraklion in Crete.

Are there ferries from the Greek islands to Turkey?

Ferries (motorboats and hydrofoils) depart from at least 6 Greek islands to 10 ports in Turkey. Here’s a schematic map of all ferry routes. Here are dates and fares.

Where is the easiest way to travel from Greece to Turkey?

Which is the best ferry route to Turkey?

The most frequent ferry routes to Turkey are between Kos-Bodrum and Rhodes to Marmaris. You can often get a same-day round-trip ticket for little more than the standard one-way fare, meaning that you can make the voyage over in the morning, see the sights in the port, then return to your original port in the evening.

Is there a ferry from Kos to Santorini?

To voyage between Turkey and Santorini (Thira), you take ferries linking Bodrum and Kos, and the Blue Star Line ferries between Kos and Santorini, or ferries from Marmaris , Fethiye or Bodrum to Rhodes, then a ferry to Santorini. More…