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How to get there
Where to stay
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Ios travel guide

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Ios is a must-see destination in South Aegean, Greece. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ios has to offer.

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When to visit Ios

Ios in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ios in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 174
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ios

Plane

Although Ios doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Parikia Paros (PAS), which is located 36 km from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 196 km from Ios. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Athens.

Plane

Although Ios doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Parikia Paros (PAS), which is located 36 km from Ios. The shortest flight to Ios from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 6h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ios is to pick up a car hire from Athens, which is about 196 km from Ios. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Athens.

Airports near Ios

PASParikia Paros
JTRThera Santorini

Airlines serving Ios

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,933 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,050 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,070 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,798 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (227 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (342 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,153 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ios

Average rates range from around AED 328 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 679 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Helena and Ios Plage.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ios

Most booked hotels in Ios

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Liostasi
5 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 679+
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Ios Pelagos
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 169+
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Ios Palace Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 474+
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Princess Sissy
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 136+
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Hiring a car in Ios

Expect to pay AED 7.09 per litre in Ios (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 85.07 and AED 113.42. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ios, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 7.09 per litre in Ios (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 85.07 and AED 113.42. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ios, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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