Mediterranean
Ferries to Turkey
Compare 44 ferry routes to Turkey across 19 operators, from £8.02 one way.
- 44 routes
- 12 ports
- 19 operators
Turkey ferry timetable and prices
Every published route serving Turkey, with real crossing times, weekly frequency and starting fares.
| Route | Operators | Duration | Sailings / week | From | Average | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes – Marmaris | Sea Dreams | 1h 30m | 21 | £50.82 | £154.22 | Foot only |
| Marmaris – Rhodes | Sea Dreams | 1h 30m | 21 | £50.82 | £154.22 | Foot only |
| Bodrum – Kos | Dentur Avrasya, Turkish Sealines and Turyol | 1h | 66 | £21.17 | £71.78 | Yes |
| Kos – Bodrum | Dentur Avrasya, Turkish Sealines and Turyol | 1h | 65 | £21.17 | £81.83 | Yes |
| Rhodes – Fethiye | Ido and Makri Travel | 6h 15m | 7 | £46.58 | £132.12 | Foot only |
| Fethiye – Rhodes | Ido and Makri Travel | 3h | 7 | £46.58 | £132.12 | Foot only |
| Cesme – Chios | Ido, Makri Travel and Turyol | 3h 5m | 31 | £25.41 | £106.25 | Yes |
| Chios – Cesme | Ido, Makri Travel and Turyol | 1h 35m | 31 | £25.41 | £106.25 | Yes |
| Mytilene – Ayvalik | Ido, Jale Turizm and Turyol | 5h 15m | 31 | £25.74 | £89.84 | Yes |
| Ayvalik – Mytilene | Ido, Jale Turizm and Turyol | 7h 50m | 31 | £25.74 | £89.84 | Yes |
| Vathi – Kusadasi | Ido, Makri Travel and Meander Travel | 2h 55m | 21 | £31.42 | £98.70 | Foot only |
| Kusadasi – Vathi | Ido, Makri Travel and Meander Travel | 3h 15m | 21 | £31.42 | £98.70 | Foot only |
| Bodrum – Leros | Ido and Makri Travel | 5h 45m | 11 | £42.35 | £98.76 | Foot only |
| Leros – Bodrum | Ido and Makri Travel | 7h 35m | 11 | £42.35 | £98.76 | Foot only |
Sailing information for ferries to Turkey
There are 44 ferry routes to and from Turkey, connecting 12 ports and operated by Sea Dreams, Dentur Avrasya, Turkish Sealines, Turyol, Ido and Makri Travel. Fares start from £8.02 on the Bodrum to Patmos crossing.
The quickest way to reach Turkey by sea is Bodrum to Patmos, which takes just 45m. Longer overnight crossings usually work out cheaper per mile and save you a night's accommodation.
Compare every operator sailing to Turkey in one search. We show the full price including your vehicle, so what you see is what you pay.
How long is the ferry to Turkey?
Crossing times vary widely by route. The quickest is Bodrum to Patmos at around 45m. Longer overnight sailings take considerably more time but include a cabin, which often works out cheaper than a crossing plus a hotel.
Turkey ferry operators
Sea Dreams, Dentur Avrasya, Turkish Sealines, Turyol, Ido, Makri Travel, Jale Turizm and Meander Travel and 11 others serve Turkey. Each sets its own fares and timetable, so comparing them side by side is the single most reliable way to cut the cost of the crossing.
- Sea Dreams
- Dentur Avrasya
- Turkish Sealines
- Turyol
- Ido
- Makri Travel
- Jale Turizm
- Meander Travel
- Akgunler Denizcilik
- SNAV
Turkey ferry ports
There are 12 ferry ports in Turkey. The busiest are listed below, each with a full guide to check-in, parking and onward travel.
- Ferry to Bodrum, 10 routes
- Ferry to Kusadasi, 6 routes
- Ferry to Cesme, 2 routes
- Ferry to Marmaris, 2 routes
- Ferry to Ayvalik, 2 routes
- Ferry to Fethiye, 2 routes
Can you take a car on the ferry to Turkey?
Yes. 26 of the 44 routes serving Turkey carry vehicles. Tick “taking a vehicle” when you search and every fare shown will already include your car, so the comparison is like for like.
When is the cheapest time to sail to Turkey?
Fares track demand rather than a fixed price list. Midweek departures and the first sailing of the day are consistently cheaper, while July and August weekends carry the largest premium. Booking six or more weeks ahead typically saves 30–50% against the same sailing booked in the final week.
Ferries to Turkey: common questions
How many ferry routes are there to Turkey?
There are 44 ferry routes serving Turkey across 19 operators.
What is the fastest ferry to Turkey?
The fastest crossing is Bodrum to Patmos at around 45m.
What is the cheapest ferry to Turkey?
The lowest fares are usually on Bodrum to Patmos, from £8.02 one way. Booking early and travelling midweek keeps prices down.
Which is the busiest route to Turkey?
Bodrum to Kos is the most frequent, with about 66 sailings a week, roughly 9 times a day.
Can I take my car on a ferry to Turkey?
Yes. 26 of the 44 routes to Turkey carry vehicles. Add your car at the search stage and the prices shown will include it.
Do I need a passport to travel to Turkey by ferry?
For international crossings, yes. Every passenger needs a valid passport, and you should check visa and biometric border requirements before travelling. Domestic routes normally require photo ID only.
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