Over 1.1 Million Tourists From Turkey Visit Greek Islands by Ferry

Over 1.1 Million Tourists From Turkey Visit Greek Islands by Ferry

Seasonal ferry traffic between Turkey and the Greek islands has surged. Credit: Greek Reporter More than 1.1 million Turkish travelers visited nearby Greek islands by ferry in 2025, underscoring the rapid growth of short cross-border sea travel across the Aegean. The increase reflects strong tourism demand, expanded route availability, and simplified entry procedures for visitors. Ferry services operated regularly from key Turkish coastal hubs, …

Visa-on-Arrival Boosts Ferry Tourism Between Turkiye and Greek Islands

More than 1.1 million passengers traveled from Türkiye to nearby Greek islands through ferry services operating from ports along the Aegean coast last year, highlighting the growing popularity of short cross-border sea travel. Ferries departed from major Turkish ports such as Muğla’s Bodrum, İzmir’s Çeşme, Aydın’s Kuşadası and Balıkesir’s Ayvalık, connecting travelers to Greek islands including Kos, Chios, Rhodes, Samos, Lesbos, Kastellorizo and…