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Ferries to Chios leave from Ulusoy Port (Ulusoy Liman) in Çeşme, visible across the bay from the main square; one travel guide puts the walk around the bay at about 15 minutes. Ertürk Lines’ port office is at Atadağ Caddesi No:2, Ulusoy Liman.
Short answer
- Terminal: Ulusoy Port (Ulusoy Çeşme Limanı); Ertürk Lines’ port office is at Atadağ Caddesi No:2, Ulusoy Liman.
- Location: West of Cumhuriyet Meydanı (the main square) and Çeşme Castle, on the far side of the bay.
- Distance to the centre: By our calculation from OpenStreetMap data, about 500 m from Cumhuriyet Meydanı in a straight line, or about 1.4 km and 15–20 minutes on foot around the bay.
- Getting there: On foot or by taxi; Çeşme bus station is about 1.3 km from the port by road (our calculation).
- Operators (2026): Ertürk Lines, Turyol, Tilos Travel (Sea Star Makri); İDO announced sailings for 15 May – 31 October 2026.
- Routes from here: Çeşme → Chios
- Check-in: Ertürk Lines does not allow boarding with a QR ticket alone: its FAQ makes check-in at its port counter compulsory 1.5 hours before departure, with or without a vehicle. According to Ertürk’s email of 25 October 2026, however, the port office opens 1 hour before departure and closes 30 minutes before; as the two conflict, be at the port 1.5 hours ahead and finish before the office closes. The same email says the port has its own car park.
- Parking: Ertürk Lines’ FAQ says there is a paid car park, Ulusoy Otoparkı, next to Çeşme port, and that you can also park anywhere in Çeşme without parking restrictions.
The ports on the map
- Ferry terminal
- PParking
Map drawn from OpenStreetMap data (October 2026). Terminals and customs points are placed where OSM tags them; your ticket has the binding meeting point and time. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Getting to the port
- On foot: From the main square it is about a 15-minute walk around the bay, per one travel guide; our OpenStreetMap calculation gives about 1.4 km and 15–20 minutes.
- Taxi: With heavy luggage, or from Çeşme bus station on the İzmir road, a taxi is easier.
- Dolmuş (minibus): Minibuses link Çeşme bus station with Ilıca and Alaçatı; the bus station is about 15 to 20 minutes on foot from the main square.
- From the airport: As of October 2026, Havaş lists ten daily buses from İzmir Airport to Alaçatı and Çeşme bus station, about 100 minutes for 600 TL; the airport’s taxi list gives 5,400 TL to Çeşme. See Izmir Airport transfers.
- By car: The İzmir–Çeşme motorway runs all the way to the peninsula; the Alaçatı exit is the last before it ends in Çeşme.
Parking
Ertürk Lines’ FAQ says there is a paid car park, Ulusoy Otoparkı, next to Çeşme port, and that you can also park anywhere in Çeşme without parking restrictions. No fee is published, so ask Ertürk’s port office before leaving a car for several days.
Check-in and passport control
Ertürk Lines does not allow boarding with a QR ticket alone: check-in at its port counter is compulsory 1.5 hours before departure, with or without a vehicle. After check-in come the bag X-ray, Turkish exit passport control and boarding; Greek passport control, with EES registration for non-EU travellers, is in Chios. Other operators may set different times, so follow your ticket.
Facilities
Ertürk Lines has a port office at Ulusoy port for tickets and check-in, and Ertürk’s FAQ mentions a machine inside Ulusoy port where Turkish citizens can pay the exit levy. A paid car park is next to the port.
Ferries from this port
| Route | Operators | Season | Crossing | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çeşme → Chios | Ertürk Lines, Turyol, Tilos Travel (Sea Star Makri), İDO (announced 15 May–31 Oct 2026) | Year-round; several daily in summer, a few days a week in winter | 20–80 min | Çeşme → Chios |
This week from Çeşme
Today:
Çeşme → Chios · Ertürk Lines This month on the route: fewer sailings
| Day | From Çeşme | From Chios |
|---|---|---|
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| 09:00 Ertürk HSC | 16:30 Ertürk HSC | |
| 09:00 Ertürk HSC | 16:30 Ertürk HSC | |
| 09:00 Ertürk HSC18:00 Apostolos S. | 16:00 Apostolos S.16:30 Ertürk HSC | |
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| 09:00 Ertürk HSC18:00 Apostolos S. · cars | 08:00 Apostolos S. · cars16:30 Ertürk HSC |
Source: Ertürk Lines – cesme-sakiz sefer saatleri, checked 12 November 2026. Island departure times are as the company lists them; since 25 October Greek time is one hour behind Turkey, so check which clock your ticket uses. Route guide: Çeşme → Chios
Çeşme → Chios · Turyol This month on the route: fewer sailings
| Day | From Çeşme | From Chios |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 Catamaran Imbros17:30 Chios | 16:30 Catamaran Imbros18:00 Chios | |
| 09:00 Catamaran Imbros | 16:30 Catamaran Imbros | |
| 09:00 Catamaran Imbros14:00 Chios | 16:30 Chios | |
| 09:00 Chios | 16:00 Chios16:30 Catamaran Imbros | |
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| 09:00 Chios | 16:30 Chios | |
| 09:00 Chios | 16:30 Chios |
Source: Turyol – Feribot sefer saatleri, checked 12 November 2026. Route guide: Çeşme → Chios
This box is rebuilt every day; sailings are as we saw them in the company's timetable on the check date. Weather and demand can change them, so confirm with the company before you travel.
Good to know
- Taking a car: Ertürk says Green Card insurance is compulsory and that passengers who arrive without it lose their ticket; if the car is not yours, you need a notarised power of attorney translated into English. See taking a car to the Greek islands.
- With a 1.5-hour check-in, a morning sailing straight after a flight into İzmir is hard to manage; most travellers spend a night in Çeşme or Alaçatı first.
The night before the ferry
The terminal faces the town across the bay: about 500 m from Cumhuriyet Meydanı in a straight line, but about 1.4 km (15–20 minutes) on foot around the water. If your hotel is on the far side of the bay, allow for that walk or take a taxi. Areas and hotels: where to stay in Çeşme; the town: Çeşme travel guide.
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FAQ
Which port does the Çeşme to Chios ferry leave from?
From Ulusoy Port in Çeşme, where Ertürk Lines has its port office. Timetables and fares are in the Çeşme to Chios ferry guide.
How early should I arrive?
Ertürk Lines requires check-in at its port counter 1.5 hours before departure, for foot passengers and vehicles alike. Check your own operator’s rule if you travel with someone else.
Can I park at Çeşme port while I visit Chios?
Ertürk says there is a paid car park, Ulusoy Otoparkı, next to the port. It does not publish the fee, so ask its port office before you go.
How do I get from İzmir Airport to the port?
Take the Havaş bus to Çeşme bus station, then a taxi or dolmuş to Ulusoy Port, or take a taxi all the way. Times and fares are on Izmir Airport transfers.
Timetables, prices and entry rules change; check the official source before you travel.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap: Ulusoy ferry terminal, Cumhuriyet Meydanı and Çeşme bus station records (data of 15 and 24 Oct 2026; distances calculated from these locations on 24 Oct 2026, rounded and approximate)
- FOSSGIS OSRM routing engine (OpenStreetMap data), walking and road distances (accessed 24 Oct 2026)
- Ertürk Lines – FAQ (checked 25 Oct 2026)
- Ertürk Lines – Contact (accessed Oct 2026)
- Ertürk Lines – Çeşme–Chios timetable (accessed Oct 2026)
- Turkey Travel Planner – Çeşme and Alaçatı transport (accessed Oct 2026)
- Havaş – Bus services (accessed Oct 2026)
- İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport – Taxi services (accessed Oct 2026)
- European Commission – Entry/Exit System (accessed Oct 2026)
- Ertürk Lines, email, 25 October 2026
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