The Cesme Chios ferry route is served by several ferry operators, primarily Erturk Lines, Sunrise Lines, and Turyol. These companies provide regular crossings between the Turkish coastal town of Cesme and the Greek island of Chios, with the journey taking approximately 20-30 minutes across the short 9 nautical mile distance.
Ferry services operate year-round with increased frequency during summer months, offering multiple daily departures with both morning and afternoon sailings. Some operators allow vehicle transport while others are passenger-only, and ferries typically feature basic amenities such as air-conditioned seating and snack bars. This popular route makes it easy for travelers to hop between Turkey and Greece.
Erturk Lines operates between Cesme and Chios. Established in 1960, the company has grown to become a leading ferry operator. The company operates both the catamaran, which completes the journey in approximately 17-20 minutes and carries only passengers, and the conventional ferry boat, which can accommodate vehicles.
Services operate multiple days per week year-round, with increased frequency during the summer season, offering both morning and afternoon departures from Cesme Ulusoy Port.
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Turyol is a Turkish ferry operator that specializes in transnational crossings from Cesme on the west coast of Turkey to the Greek island of Chios. The company, which transports thousands of passengers each year, introduced its service on the Cesme-Chios route in June 2016.
Turyol provides high-speed ferry services on this route, with the journey taking approximately 20 minutes. All Turyol vessels are approved by national maritime audit committees and comply with international safety regulations.
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Sunrise Lines is a Greek ferry operator that provides daily ferry services between Chios Port and Cesme Ulusoy Port, operates a car ferry. Under its winter timetable, Sunrise Lines typically departing from Chios Port at 08:00 and from Cesme at 18:30.
The route is one of the primary ferry connections between Turkey and Greece, with journey times of approximately 20-30 minutes. Unlike some operators on this route, Sunrise Lines allows passengers to transport vehicles, making it a versatile option for travelers needing to bring cars across the Aegean Sea.
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