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Ferry to Santorini

How to get to Santorini

You can get a ferry to Santorini from destinations including Mykonos, Ios, Paros and Heraklion. There are up to 272 ferries running per week. Ferries to Santorini are provided by 6 ferry companies including Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways & Golden Star Ferries. Use our Deal Finder to see live pricing and availability and book your ferry to Santorini today.

Santorini Ferry Timetable

The Santorini ferry timetable can vary depending on the route and ferry operator.

The Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry sails approximately 39 times per week, with an average duration of about 2 hours 15 minutes.

Paros to Santorini (Thira) first ferry: departs at 09:00
Paros to Santorini (Thira) last ferry: departs at 23:15

The Mykonos to Santorini (Thira) ferry currently sails around 33 times per week.

Mykonos to Santorini (Thira) first ferry: departs at 09:50
Paros to Santorini (Thira) last ferry: departs at 18:40

Which is the fastest ferry to Santorini?

The fastest ferry to Santorini is Ios to Santorini (Thira). This journey usually takes 57 minutes

Santorini Ferry Operators

Ferries to Santorini are provided by 6 operators; Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways, Golden Star Ferries & Small Cyclades Lines. There are currently 45 daily and 272 weekly sailings from Santorini.

Blue Star Ferries  16 sailings daily, 77 sailings weekly

Cyclades Fast Ferries  8 sailings daily, 30 sailings weekly

SeaJets  30 sailings daily, 169 sailings weekly

Hellenic Seaways  1 sailing daily, 5 sailings weekly

Golden Star Ferries  5 sailings daily, 30 sailings weekly

Small Cyclades Lines  1 sailing daily, 1 sailing weekly

Ferry Ports in Santorini

There is 1 ferry port in Santorini; Santorini (Thira) ferry port which is located on the southwest coast of Santorini. 

How much does the ferry cost to Santorini?

The price of the ferry to Santorini varies depending on the route you choose. The Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry costs £79.22 on average whereas the Mykonos to Santorini (Thira) ferry usually costs £156.68.

Popular Santorini Ferry Routes

The most popular ferry route to Santorini is the Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry with 39 weekly sailings. The second most popular ferry to Santorini is the Mykonos to Santorini (Thira) ferry with 33 weekly sailings.

Can I get a ferry to Santorini from the UK?

Unfortunately, you cannot get a direct ferry from UK to Santorini. The best way to get from the UK to Santorini would be to fly. You could also get a flight to Athens and then a ferry from Athens to Santorini.

What is the cheapest way to get to Santorini?

The cheapest ferry to Santorini depends on the route, season, ferry company and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers. We recommend booking your ferry tickets to Santorini in advance to get them at the cheapest price.

Paros to Santorini (Thira) ferry prices:

Average price: £79.22
Average foot passenger price: around £79
Average car ferry price: around £174

Can I take a car on the ferry to Santorini?

Yes, you can take your car on ferries to Santorini. Simply follow the signs at the port and staff will be on hand to guide you into the correct lane.

Santorini car operators:
Blue Star Ferries, Cyclades Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways & Golden Star Ferries

Can I take my pet on the ferry to Santorini?

Yes, you can take your pet on ferries to Santorini. We recommend checking the ferry operator's pet policy before you travel.

Santorini pet operators:
Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets, Hellenic Seaways & Golden Star Ferries

How to book ferry tickets to Santorini

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Santorini Guide

Santorini also known as Thira or in ancient Greek Thera, is one of the most popular Greek island holiday destinations, renowned for its beautiful sunsets and sea views. The island of Santorini is a part of the Cyclades Islands and is located in the southern Aegean Sea.

What to do in Santorini

There’s plenty more to see in Santorini than the picturesque sunsets along the sea, from boat rides and island tours to beaches and volcanoes. Santorini is also home to a variety of beautiful beaches including Karmari, Perissa, Perivolos, Red Beach, Vlychada, Eros and more.

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Santorini

  1. Oia Sunset
  2. Oia Hiking Trail
  3. Amoudi Bay (Oia)
  4. Beaches
  5. Museum of Prehistoric Thira
  6. Akrotiri Archaeological Site
  7. Ancient Thira Historic Site
  8. Catamaran Cruise
  9. Volcano & Hot Springs tour
  10. Wine Tasting

Santorini Island Hopping

For island hoppers, Ios, Sikinos, Folegandros and Anafi are the closest islands to Santorini with ferry durations under 1 hour on high-speed ferries. SeaJets is the leading high-speed ferry provider for the most popular Greek island day trips.

Santorini Day Trips by Ferry

  • Ios - 35 minutes
  • Sikinos – 40 minutes
  • Folegandros – 50 minutes
  • Anafi – 55 Minutes
  • Naxos – 1 hour and 20 minutes
  • Mykonos – 2 hours and 5 minutes
  • Paros – 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Heraklion – 1 hours and 45 minutes

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