How to get to Kos Island?

Kos Island, also known as Istankoy in history, is one of the Greek islands closest to Turkey. Due to its easy and fast accessibility from Turkey’s Aegean coastal towns, it is a popular destination frequently visited by Turkish travelers.

So, how can you get to Kos Island from Turkey?

As an island destination, Kos Island can be reached by sea transportation.

Based on the 2024 Current Schedules and Tariff Information of ferry companies operating between Turkey and Kos Island, you can directly reach Kos Island from the following listed ports through daily organized ferry services. In the continuation of our blog post, you will find information about all the ports with direct ferry services to Kos Island and the ferry companies that facilitate this journey.

Direct Ferry Services from Bodrum to Kos Island Operate from the Following Ports:

Bodrum Cruise Port (Bodrum Yolcu Limanı):

Also known as Bodrum Cruise Port, this port is conveniently located in the Kumbahce area, easily accessible by following the “Liman” signs from Bodrum city center towards Icmeler region. With parking facilities for over 100 vehicles, Bodrum Cruise Port is the most comfortable harbor for reaching Kos Island.
Ferry Companies from Bodrum Cruise Port to Kos Island:
Yeşil Marmaris Lines (High-Speed Catamaran)
Turkish Sea Lines (Vehicle Ferry)
Sky Marine Ferries (High-Speed Catamaran)

Bodrum Castle Port (Bodrum Kale Limanı):

As the name suggests, Bodrum Castle Port is located right in front of the historical Bodrum Castle. Walking from the historic castle walls to Bodrum Castle Port will give you a sense of embarking on an ancient journey, and you’ll set off on a pleasant trip towards Kos, daydreaming in the calm waters of the Mediterranean.
There is no parking available at this harbor, so you can either walk or take a taxi. If you’re arriving by car, consider parking in the nearby spaces around Bodrum Marina and Çarşı area before reaching Bodrum Castle Port.
Ferry Companies from Bodrum Castle Port to Kos Island:
Tilos Travel (High-Speed Catamaran)
Bodrum Sea Lines (High-Speed Catamaran & Ferry)
Malena M.C. (Ferry)
Lafasi M.C. (Apollon II & Ilias T High-Speed Ferry)
Dentur Avrasya (Ferry)
You can access the schedules and online ferry tickets for all these companies through the Adaloji platform, book your ticket for your dream island in just two steps. Plus, enjoy the best price guarantee and travel points for future discounts. Don’t miss out on these unique opportunities—become part of our “island-lover” community!

Turgutreis Port (Turgutreis D Marin):

Turgutreis Port, located in the Turgutreis D Marin area along the coast, is the closest geographical point to Kos Island on the western tip of the Bodrum Peninsula. Even by sea, the ferry journey takes only 30 minutes, and with high-speed catamarans, it’s even shorter—around 15 to 20 minutes. (duration on water)
During the active tourism season between April and October, Turgutreis offers direct ferry operations to Kos Island. Based on the 2024 updated schedules, there are also ferry routes from Turgutreis to Leros and Turgutreis to Kalymnos Islands. Turgutreis Port is providing travelers with more options for direct access to Greek islands.

Ferry Companies from Turgutreis Port to Kos Island:

Yeşil Marmaris Lines (High-Speed Catamaran)
Bodrum Sea Lines (Ferry & High-Speed Catamaran)
Dentur Avrasya (Ferry)

You can access the schedules and online ferry tickets for all these companies through the Adaloji platform, book your ticket for your dream island in just two steps. Plus, enjoy the best price guarantee and travel points for future discounts. Don’t miss out on these unique opportunities—become part of our “island-lover” community!

Didim Port (Didim Limanı):

Didim Port is located in the Didim district of Aydın. With its highly developed marina and port infrastructure, Didim plays a significant role in sea transportation.

After a long break, as it seem 2024 up-to-date schedules, Didim Port has resumed ferry services to Kos Island, making it the second direct access point to Kos Island alongside Bodrum. Additionally, Didim Port also offers ferry routes to Leros Island.

For example, if you’re looking for transportation options from Izmir city to Kos Island, reaching Kos from Didim Port is now more convenient for travelers departing from Izmir.

Ferry Companies from Didim Port to Kos Island:

Yeşil Marmaris Lines
You can access the schedules and online ferry tickets for Yesil Marmaris Lines through the Adaloji platform, book your ticket for your dream island in just two steps. Plus, enjoy the best price guarantee and travel points for future discounts. Don’t miss out on these unique opportunities—become part of our “island-lover” community!

Dear island enthusiasts, in this blog post, we’ve listed the ports in Turkey from where you can directly reach to Kos Island in Greece via ferries and high-speed catamarans. We hope this article helps you to prepare your Kos Island travel plans efficiently and find the most suitable Kos ferry ticket for your journey.

Through the Adaloji platform, you can now purchase your Kos Island ferry ticket with the best price guarantee and start your travel preps!

If you’re traveling to Kos Island, we recommend reading our blog posts about things to do in Kos and places to visit on the island.

Safe travels! ????????