How to travel from Santorini (Island) to Chania

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Compare flight and ferry for Santorini (Island) to Chania

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Santorini (Island) to Chania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $140.

Distance: 101 miles (163 km)

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$72

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$218

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3h 37m

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2h 37m

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4h 49m

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The cheapest way to travel from Santorini (Island) to Chania is a ferry with an average price of $72 (€59).

This is compared to other travel options from Santorini (Island) to Chania:

A ferry is $146 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santorini (Island) to Chania costing on average $218 (€179).

The fastest way to travel from Santorini (Island) to Chania is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Chania take longer:

Ferry takes on average 2h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Santorini (Island) and Chania including taking a flight and ferry.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Santorini (Island) to Chania among Omio's users.

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from Santorini (Island) to Chania

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

Our recommendation

ferry

The best way to travel from Santorini (Island) to Chania is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SeajetsWORLDCHAMPION JET
    3:45 PM1h35
    Athinios Port
    5:20 PMHeraklion Port
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SeajetsWORLDCHAMPION JET
    3:45 PM1h35
    Athinios Port
    5:20 PMHeraklion Port
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SeajetsWORLDCHAMPION JET
    3:45 PM1h35
    Athinios Port
    5:20 PMHeraklion Port
    $1211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Aegean AirlinesA3351 · A3332
    6:00 AM2h45
    Santorini (Thira) National Airport
    8:45 AMChania International Airport
    $2061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Aegean AirlinesA3349 · A3338
    9:20 AM2h55
    Santorini (Thira) National Airport
    12:15 PMChania International Airport
    $2061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Aegean AirlinesA3353 · A3338
    8:25 AM3h50
    Santorini (Thira) National Airport
    12:15 PMChania International Airport
    $2061One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Santorini (Island) to Chania

Travel to Chania 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 Santorini (Island) to Chania.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Santorini (Island) and Chania including taking a flight and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Santorini (Island) to Chania is a ferry with an average price of $72 (€59).

This is compared to other travel options from Santorini (Island) to Chania:

A ferry is $146 (€120) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santorini (Island) to Chania costing on average $218 (€179).

The fastest way to travel from Santorini (Island) to Chania is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Chania take longer:

Ferry takes on average 2h 37m.

The distance from Santorini (Island) to Chania is approximately 101 miles (163 km).
The average frequency per day from Santorini (Island) to Chania is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 2 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santorini (Island) and Chania as scheduled services by flight and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santorini (Island) to Chania:
  • Flights mostly depart from Santorini (Thira) National Airport and arrive in Chania International Airport.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Athinios Port and arrive in Heraklion Port.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santorini (Island) to Chania, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries to go to Chania by ferry.
  • Travel with Aegean Airlines to go to Chania by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Santorini (Island) to Chania:
  • 2 direct ferries per day with Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries.
Omio customers who travel from Santorini (Island) to Chania often also extend their vacation to go to Heraklion, Athens, Milos (Island), Mykonos, Paros. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chania and these popular destinations at a great price.

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