How to get to Santorini (Island) from Athens

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Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Santorini (Island)

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 £44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. 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 £44, and a flight costs an average of £16.

Distance: 234 km

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£92

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£54

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6h 5m

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3h 5m

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7h 42m

Average total duration

6h 42m

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0.7 - 1.4kg

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0.0 - 0.2kg

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from Athens to Santorini (Island)

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

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.

  • Fast FerriesDIONISIOS SOLOMOS
    14:1511h50
    Port of Piraeus
    2:05Athinios Port
    £441One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Fast FerriesDIONISIOS SOLOMOS
    14:1511h50
    Port of Piraeus
    2:05Athinios Port
    £441One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Aegean AirlinesA3346
    5:500h45
    Athens International Airport
    6:35Santorini (Thira) National Airport
    £451One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Aegean AirlinesA3352
    7:000h45
    Athens International Airport
    7:45Santorini (Thira) National Airport
    £531One-way
    0 changes
  • RyanairFR 1232
    8:200h50
    Athens International Airport
    9:10Santorini (Thira) National Airport
    £551One-way
    0 changes
  • Aegean AirlinesA3364
    23:400h45
    Athens International Airport
    0:25Santorini (Thira) National Airport
    £611One-way
    0 changes
  • Blue Star FerriesDIAGORAS
    15:007h25
    Port of Piraeus
    22:25Athinios Port
    £541One-way
    0 changes
  • Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR 1
    7:257h25
    Port of Piraeus
    14:50Athinios Port
    £541One-way
    0 changes
  • Blue Star FerriesBLUE STAR DELOS
    17:309h15
    Port of Piraeus
    2:45Athinios Port
    £541One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: 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).

FAQs
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 ferry with an average price of £54.

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

A ferry is £38 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Santorini (Island) costing on average £92.

The fastest way to travel from Athens to Santorini (Island) is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Santorini (Island) take longer:

Ferry takes on average 6h 42m.

The Athens to Santorini (Island) distance is approximately 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 Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Volotea, Olympic Air to go to Santorini (Island) by flight.
  • Travel with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Anek - Superfast to go to Santorini (Island) by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Athens to Santorini (Island) with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, Volotea, Olympic Air.
  • 6 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Zante Ferries.
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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