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Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Santorini (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Santorini (Island) 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 3h 13m. 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 $49.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price |
7h 55m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Athens to Santorini (Island)
How to get from Athens to Santorini (Island) by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Santorini (Island) is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 12366:05 PM0h50Athens International Airport6:55 PMSantorini (Thira) National Airport$851One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
A336411:40 PM0h45Athens International Airport12:25 AMSantorini (Thira) National Airport$821One-way0 transfers
Fastest
A336411:40 PM0h45Athens International Airport12:25 AMSantorini (Thira) National Airport$821One-way0 transfers
Other options
A33683:05 PM0h50Athens International Airport3:55 PMSantorini (Thira) National Airport$961One-way0 transfers
A335410:05 AM0h50Athens International Airport10:55 AMSantorini (Thira) National Airport$1111One-way0 transfers
FR 12326:55 AM0h50Athens International Airport7:45 AMSantorini (Thira) National Airport$951One-way0 transfers
EUROCHAMPION JET9:30 AM5h40Port of Piraeus3:10 PMAthinios Port$1391One-way0 transfers
EXPRESS JET7:40 AM5h35Port of Piraeus1:15 PMAthinios Port$1391One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Athens to Santorini (Island)
Travel to Santorini (Island) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Athens to Santorini (Island).

This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Santorini (Island):
A flight is $9 (€7) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Athens to Santorini (Island) costing on average $58 (€47).
Other travel options to Santorini (Island) take longer:
Ferry takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 6 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Santorini (Island) 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, Ryanair, Olympic Air to go to Santorini (Island) by flight.
- Travel with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Aegeon Pelagos, Anek - Superfast, Aegean Sea Lines to go to Santorini (Island) by ferry.
- 8 direct flights per day with Volotea, Ryanair, Olympic Air.
- 6 direct ferries per day with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines.
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