Sea Buses from Kuşadası to Greece: Services to Samos and Patmos Islands Launched

The Aydın Province Administration (Turkey) and the company İDO have officially announced the launch of regular sea bus routes connecting the port of Kuşadası with the Greek islands of Samos (Vathy) and Patmos.

According to the schedule:

• Kuşadası — Samos (Vathi): services start on 22 April 2026. Departure fr om Kuşadası at 08:00, return from Samos at 18:00.
• Kuşadası — Patmos: services start on 26 May 2026. Departure from Kuşadası at 08:15, return from Patmos at 17:00.

Travel time on high-speed vessels is approximately 40–50 minutes to Samos. The routes are designed for convenient day trips: passengers can spend the day on the Greek island and return to Kuşadası in the evening.

Wh ere to Buy Tickets Tickets are already on sale on the operator’s official websites:

• www.ido.com.tr
• https://egeadalari.ido.com.tr/en (English version)

Tickets can also be purchased via the İDO mobile app. Passport details must be provided when booking. It is recommended to buy tickets in advance, especially during the first days after the launch.

Information hotline: A YULAS Call Center — 0 544 159 40 09

The launch of sea buses will significantly simplify travel between Turkey and the Greek islands of the Eastern Aegean and will become a convenient alternative to flights for tourists staying in Kuşadası, İzmir and the surrounding areas.