
WHAT TO KNOW WHEN TAKING THE FERRY FROM THESSALONIKI TO IZMIR
14 November 2022 • Ferryscanner TeamFerry trips from Thessaloniki, Greece to Izmir, Turkey are now available! You can get to Izmir, Turkey by ferry from the port of Thessaloniki, and vice versa. We’ve gathered all the information here in this article that you need to know. Keep reading to learn more before you head to the Ferryscanner website and book your ferry tickets.
Which ferry company can I take?
Levante Ferries is the ferry company that has announced the launch of ferry services from Thessaloniki to Izmir and vice versa. The ferry vessel which operates this particular trip is called Smyrna Di Levante. This vessel has a capacity of 948 passengers and 300 cars, as well as special areas for disabled passengers. It also accepts pets and has a variety of luxurious spaces and cabins of various types. Keep in mind that the journey from Thessaloniki to Izmir by ferry takes 14 hours, so you will definitely want to be comfortable.

How much are the ferry ticket prices?
The price of a regular ferry ticket for this trip starts from approximately 81 euros per person. You can go directly to Ferryscanner’s search and booking engine to see all the different prices by passenger type and then book ferry tickets to Izmir (and beyond!) with just a few clicks. Easily find the prices and timetables for all of the ferry destinations you are interested in and finalize your trip.
Routes from Thessaloniki to Izmir
At the moment, the route from Thessaloniki to Izmir for the month of October ’22 has been announced. The first itinerary starts from Thessaloniki on Monday 10/10/22 at 17:00 and arrives in Izmir at 7:00 the next morning. From 12/10/22 and for the whole month of October, the routes from Thessaloniki to Izmir are operated every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Departure from Thessaloniki is at 19:00 and arrival in Izmir is at 9:00 in the morning of the next day.

Routes from Izmir to Thessaloniki
At the moment, the route from Izmir to Thessaloniki for October ’22 has been announced. The first route starts from Izmir on Tuesday 11/10/22 at 17:00 and arrives in Thessaloniki at 7:00 in the morning of the next day. From 13/10/22 and for the whole month of October, services from Thessaloniki to Izmir are operated every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Departure from Izmir at 19:00 and arrival in Thessaloniki at 9:00 the next morning.
What to Watch Out For
- It is important that all passengers travelling on international trips (such as Thessaloniki – Izmir) comply with the entry requirements of the destination country:
For entry requirements for passengers travelling to Turkey click here.
For entry requirements for passengers travelling to Greece click here. - The passenger is obliged to arrive at the embarkation area at least 3 hours before the scheduled departure time and to bring the vehicle to the waiting/loading area 3 hours before departure. In the event of failure to arrive at the appropriate boarding areas, the ferry company reserves the right to refuse boarding.
- Passengers who do not have the required travel documents may not be allowed to enter the country of destination. The ferry company is not responsible for any refusal to embark or disembark by the authorities in the absence of the required travel documents for entry into the country of destination.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Ferryscanner team. We will be happy to help you have the best ferry trip possible!
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