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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 £43. 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 £43, and a flight costs an average of £16.
Distance: 234 km
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Most popular Flight | Ferry |
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£92 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Travel optionsfrom Athens to Santorini (Island)
How to get to Santorini (Island) from Athens by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Santorini (Island) is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
A336423:400h45Athens International Airport0:25Santorini (Thira) National Airport£531One-way0 changes
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A336423:400h45Athens International Airport0:25Santorini (Thira) National Airport£531One-way0 changes
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A336423:400h45Athens International Airport0:25Santorini (Thira) National Airport£531One-way0 changes
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A33487:500h50Athens International Airport8:40Santorini (Thira) National Airport£701One-way0 changes
A336815:050h50Athens International Airport15:55Santorini (Thira) National Airport£821One-way0 changes
A335817:100h50Athens International Airport18:00Santorini (Thira) National Airport£821One-way0 changes
BLUE STAR 117:309h30Port of Piraeus3:00Athinios Port£531One-way0 changes
EUROCHAMPION JET 27:005h00Port of Piraeus12:00Athinios Port£1061One-way0 changes
EUROCHAMPION JET15:006h10Port of Piraeus21:10Athinios Port£1061One-way0 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).

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.
Other travel options to Santorini (Island) take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 42m.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
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