How to get to Athens from Santorini (Island)

There are 2 options to travel between Santorini (Island) and Athens including taking a ferry and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Santorini (Island) to Athens is a ferry with an average price of £66.

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

A ferry is £18 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santorini (Island) to Athens costing on average £84.

The fastest way to travel from Santorini (Island) to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Athens take longer:

Ferry takes on average 7h 38m.

The Santorini (Island) to Athens distance is approximately 234 km.

The average frequency per day from Santorini (Island) to Athens is:

• Around 8 flights per day.
• Around 5 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santorini (Island) and Athens 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 Santorini (Island) to Athens:

• Flights mostly depart from Santorini (Thira) National Airport and arrive in Athens International Airport.
• Ferries mostly depart from Athinios Port and arrive in Port of Piraeus.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santorini (Island) to Athens, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries to go to Athens by ferry.
• Travel with Olympic Air, CitizenPlane, Volotea, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair to go to Athens by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Santorini (Island) to Athens with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct ferries per day with Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries.
• 8 direct flights per day with Olympic Air, CitizenPlane, Volotea, Aegean Airlines, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Santorini (Island) to Athens often also extend their vacation to go to Mykonos, Thessaloniki, Istanbul, Rome, Thira. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Athens and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Santorini (Island) to Athens, you can choose from several travel options including ferry and flight.

In Athens, you can enjoy panoramic views of the city from Mount Lycabettus, explore the vibrant Monastiraki Flea Market for antiques and souvenirs, and visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the world's only stadium made entirely of marble. Take a peaceful stroll through the National Garden of Athens, experience a traditional Greek performance at the ancient Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and explore the Acropolis of Athens with its iconic Parthenon. Learn about ancient Greek civilisation at the Acropolis Museum, discover the historic Ancient Agora of Athens, and visit the National Archaeological Museum. Don't miss the charming Plaka neighbourhood with its neoclassical architecture and vibrant local shops.

A visit of 3 to 4 days in Athens is typically sufficient to explore major attractions like the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Plaka district, and the National Archaeological Museum, while also allowing some time to enjoy local cuisine and culture.