The cheapest and fastest ferries from Santorini (Island) to Malia
Cheapest price
$122
Average price
$129
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Santorini (Island) to Malia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santorini (Island) to Malia will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Santorini (Island) for Malia on Tue, Aug 04, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct ferries cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 23:45 PM1h35Athinios Port5:20 PMHeraklion Port$1221One-way0 transfers
ELITE JET5:00 PM2h20Athinios Port7:20 PMPort of Rethymno$1351One-way0 transfers
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE JET 23:45 PM1h35Athinios Port5:20 PMHeraklion Port$1221One-way0 transfers
ELITE JET5:00 PM2h20Athinios Port7:20 PMPort of Rethymno$1351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare ferry for Santorini (Island) to Malia
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Santorini (Island) to Malia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $18, and a ferry costs an average of $18.
Distance: 66 nautical miles (124 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Santorini (Island) to Malia Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Sailing Days Sun |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 3h15 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h35 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Blue Star Ferries | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Sailing Days Sat |
Operator Seajets | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Sailing Days Tue, Thu |
Live departures
Santorini (Island) to Malia ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Santorini (Island) to Malia ferries for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:45 PM Santorini (Island) | 1h40 | 2:25 PM Malia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Santorini (Island) to Malia by ferry
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Why should you book Santorini (Island) to Malia ferries with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Seajets?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Seajets, but also compare tickets for the likes of Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) or Blue Star Ferries to find the best option for your trip from Santorini (Island) to Malia.
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Why book with Omio over Rome2rio, Directferries or Ferryhopper?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic) or Blue Star Ferries to find the best option for your trip from Santorini (Island) to Malia.
Offers and deals from Santorini (Island) to Malia
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Santorini (Island) to Malia
Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Malia run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest ferry covers the 66 nautical miles (124 km) distance in 1h 40m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Santorini (Island) to Malia are available to foot passengers.




Distance 66 nautical miles (124 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Ferries per day 2 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 1h 40m |
First ferry 12:20 AM |
Last ferry 11:50 PM |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 91 days |
Ferry operators: Seajets, Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Blue Star Ferries from Santorini (Island) to MaliaYou can travel by ferry between Santorini (Island) to Malia with Seajets, Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Blue Star Ferries for as low as $18 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
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Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Blue Star Ferries
Fast Ferries
FAQs: Ferry from Santorini (Island) to Malia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santorini (Island) to Malia by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Malia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Santorini (Island) to Malia
Most Santorini (Island) to Malia ferries use the Thira Santorini Port to Heraklion Port port pair. Use this guide to compare Santorini (Island) and Malia ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Which Santorini (Island) port do ferries to Malia leave from?
Getting to Thira Santorini Port from Santorini city centre
Thira Santorini Port is 3 km from Santorini city centre. Public transport options include:
Thira Santorini Port port facilities and services
Thira Santorini Port has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Roka Kafeneio (0.6km), To Psaraki (0.8km), The Cave of Nikolas (0.9km)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi. ATMs are available at the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Thira Santorini Port.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Thira Santorini Port: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Thira Santorini Port.
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