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How to get to Thira from Athens

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Compare ferry and flight for Athens to Thira

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Athens to Thira among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 52m. 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 flight costs an average of £23, and a ferry costs an average of £42.

Distance: 231 km

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£48

Average Price

£46

Average Price

Cheapest

8h 34m

Average total duration

7h 34m

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3h 52m

Average total duration

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52m

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3h 0m

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0.0 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.7 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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Volotea

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Athens to Thira

How to get to Thira from Athens by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Athens to Thira is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Ryanair
19:201h00
Athens
20:20Thira
£231One-way
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Cheapest

Ryanair
19:201h00
Athens
20:20Thira
£231One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Volotea
19:450h45
Athens
20:30Thira
£401One-way
0 changes

Other options

Ryanair
03:151h00
Athens
04:15Thira
£271One-way
0 changes
Aegean Airlines
20:300h45
Athens
21:15Thira
£491One-way
0 changes

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FAQs: Athens to Thira

Travel to Thira 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 Thira.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Athens and Thira including taking a ferry and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Athens to Thira is a flight with an average price of £23.

This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Thira:

A flight is £20 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Athens to Thira costing on average £42.

The fastest way to travel from Athens to Thira is by flight with an average journey time of 40m.

Other travel options to Thira take longer:

Ferry takes on average 5h 20m.

The Athens to Thira distance is approximately 231 km.
The average frequency per day from Athens to Thira is:
  • Around 10 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Athens to Thira:
  • 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 Thira, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Volotea, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair to go to Thira by flight.
  • Travel with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Aegeon Pelagos, Zante Ferries, Fast Ferries, Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Golden Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines to go to Thira by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Athens to Thira with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Volotea, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair.
  • 6 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Zante Ferries, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Aegean Sea Lines.
Omio customers who travel from Athens to Thira often also extend their vacation to go to Mykonos, Crete (Island), Ios, Milos (Island), Heraklion. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Thira and these popular destinations at a great price.

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