How to travel from Athens to Santorini (Island)

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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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$73

Average price

Cheapest

$90

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8h 31m

Average total duration

7h 31m

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1h 0m

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5h 24m

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2h 24m

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3h 0m

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0.0 - 0.2kg

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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from Athens to Santorini (Island)

How to get from Athens to Santorini (Island) by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

ferry

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.

Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR 1
07:25AM7h45
Port of Piraeus
03:10PMAthinios Port
$931One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Fast FerriesEKATERINI P.
02:15PM11h50
Port of Piraeus
02:05AMAthinios Port
$761One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Aegean AirlinesA3354
10:30AM0h45
Athens International Airport
11:15AMSantorini (Thira) National Airport
$1501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Aegean AirlinesA3366
01:20PM0h55
Athens International Airport
02:15PMSantorini (Thira) National Airport
$1281One-way
0 transfers
sky expressGQ340
07:40AM0h55
Athens International Airport
08:35AMSantorini (Thira) National Airport
$1371One-way
0 transfers
sky expressGQ350
03:40PM0h55
Athens International Airport
04:35PMSantorini (Thira) National Airport
$1621One-way
0 transfers
Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR CHIOS
07:00PM7h45
Port of Piraeus
02:45AMAthinios Port
$931One-way
0 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).

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There are 2 options to travel between Athens and Santorini (Island) including taking a ferry and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Santorini (Island) is a flight with an average price of $50 (€40).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Athens to Santorini (Island) is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Santorini (Island) take longer:

Ferry takes on average 5h 0m.

The distance from Athens to Santorini (Island) is approximately 145 miles (234 km).
The average frequency per day from Athens to Santorini (Island) is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Santorini (Island):
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Athens to Santorini (Island), then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Athens to Santorini (Island) with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Athens to Santorini (Island) often also extend their vacation to go to Mykonos, Crete (Island), Milos (Island), Ios, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santorini (Island) and these popular destinations at a great price.

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