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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 2h 24m. 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 | $90 Average price |
8h 31m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Athens to Santorini (Island) by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Athens to Santorini (Island) is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Athens to Santorini (Island)
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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 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.
- Travel with Seajets, Aegean Airlines, Volotea, Ryanair, Olympic Air to go to Santorini (Island) by flight.
- 6 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Zante Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines.
- 8 direct flights per day with Seajets, Aegean Airlines, Volotea, Ryanair, Olympic Air.
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