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Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Oia
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Oia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price |
8h 8m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Athens to Oia is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Oia:
A flight is $4 (€3) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Athens to Oia costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Oia take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 6 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Oia as scheduled services by ferry and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Santorini (Thira) National Airport.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Piraeus and arrive in Athinios Port.
- Travel with Aegean Airlines, Volotea to go to Oia by flight.
- Travel with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Aegeon Pelagos to go to Oia by ferry.
- 8 direct flights per day with Volotea.
- 6 direct ferries per day with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries.
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