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Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Thira
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Thira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 51m. 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 $57, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Flight | Ferry |
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$84 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular ferry company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Thira:
A ferry is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Thira costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Thira take longer:
Ferry takes on average 7h 15m.
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How to get from Athens to Thira by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Thira is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
A33527:00 AM0h45Athens International Airport7:45 AMSantorini (Thira) National Airport$611One-way0 transfers
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- A33527:00 AM0h45Athens International Airport7:45 AMSantorini (Thira) National Airport$611One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- A33527:00 AM0h45Athens International Airport7:45 AMSantorini (Thira) National Airport$611One-way0 transfers
Other options
- A33465:50 AM0h45Athens International Airport6:35 AMSantorini (Thira) National Airport$611One-way0 transfers
- A33608:30 PM0h50Athens International Airport9:20 PMSantorini (Thira) National Airport$611One-way0 transfers
- A336411:40 PM0h45Athens International Airport12:25 AMSantorini (Thira) National Airport$721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Thira:
A ferry is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Thira costing on average $84 (€68).
Other travel options to Thira take longer:
Ferry takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 6 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Thira 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 Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Volotea to go to Thira by flight.
- Travel with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Zante Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries to go to Thira by ferry.
- 9 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Volotea.
- 6 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Zante Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries.
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