The Mykonos to Santorini ferry route is provided by 3 operators and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Mykonos to Santorini is approximately 2 hours and 43 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Mykonos to Santorini ferry duration can range between 1 hour 55 minutes and 2 hours 55 minutes depending on the operator you are sailing with. This ferry to Santorini is available for booking throughout the year.
There are around 56 weekly ferry sailings from Mykonos to Santorini. SeaJets provide up to 6 sailings per day. Golden Star Ferries provide up to 7 weekly sailings,Minoan Lines provide 3 weekly crossings and Cyclades Fast Ferries provide 4 weekly sailings. Ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry departs at around 09:25 and the last ferry departs at 14:00.
The fastest ferry from Mykonos to Santorini is with SeaJets.
The Mykonos ferry port is 2km north of the town centre and can only be accessed by car and public transport, since there are no pavements leading to the passenger terminals. There are several taxi services available from anywhere on the island, but these are known to get very busy when the tourist season is underway. A cheaper option is catching the Seabus from Chora, which costs approximately $6.50 per passenger.
There are cabins available with Golden Star Ferries on ferries from Mykonos to Santorini.
Yes, Golden Star Ferries and SeaJets allow pets onboard their ferries from Mykonos to Santorini. If you are travelling with SeaJets, they provide comfortable accommodation for your little companion. However, please ensure that your pet has had all the appropriate vaccinations before travelling and has proof of such on a medical certificate.
Passengers travelling with SeaJets and Cyclades Fast Ferries can bring up to 50 kilograms of luggage per person, while Golden Star Ferries has no limit on the amount of baggage you can take. However, please keep in mind that all luggage is stored away below deck so you won't be able to access it throughout your trip.
Ferry price from Mykonos to Santorini can range between $99 and $395 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $196, prices can range between $99 and $395. The average price with a car is $367. Car prices can range between $207 and $592. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. Prices can vary from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
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With 8 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative ferries to Santorini if you require additional flexibility including the Athens to Santorini ferry.
| Mykonos - Santorini (Thira) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 5 | |
| Operators | Cyclades Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Hellenic Seaways, Minoan Lines & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | $247* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 35 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 41m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 50m | |
| First Ferry | 09:25 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:20 | |
| Distance | 79 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.
Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the island of Mykonos lies between the islands of Tinos, Paros and Naxos. The island has two ports. The old Mykonos harbour was the main ferry port but now is used by yachtsmen and the New Port of Tourlos is where most ferries arrive and depart. Ferry services from Mykonos depart to Piraeus and Rafina on the Greek mainland.
Mykonos ferry port has a variety of different facilities within close proximity including supermarkets, car rental agencies, pharmacies, ATMs, restaurants, cafes and shops. The KTEL bus service is the most effective way of getting to Mykonos port, with regular departures every day, particularly in the high season. For those travelling by plane, Mykonos International Airport is only approximately 7km away from the port.
Mykonos has two different ports: the New Port and Old Port. Passengers embarking by ferry should look for the New Port (Tourlos), located about 5km from Mykonos International Airport on the west coast of the island. There is a Sea Bus water taxi which operated every day and transports passengers from Mykonos Town to the New Port. This service leaves every 30 minutes between 07:00 to 23:30 and costs as little as $4 per person. Wheelchairs can also be taken onboard. Alternatively, there are numerous buses around the island that travel to Mykonos ferry port. These typically operate from 09:00 to 23:00 all week.
Thira is the official name of the island of Santorini and is located in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km southeast of mainland Greece. Thira is essentially what remained after an enormous volcanic explosion that destroyed the earliest settlements on a formerly single island and created the current geological caldera.
Thira ferry port, otherwise known as Athinios Ferry Port, is located on the west coast of Santorini, only 8km away from the main town of Thera. Passengers arriving at the ferry port can expect to find a wide range of facilities including cafes, restaurants, toilets and disabled access throughout the terminal building. There is car rental agency outside the port along with a valet car parking service which is open 24 hours. The address of the port is Ormos Athinios, Greece.
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