Sitia
Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
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Sitia Santorini (Thira) Ferry

Connecting the town of Sitia on the island of Crete with the island of Santorini within the Cyclades Isles, the Sitia to Santorini ferry route is an essential ferry that runs between these islands, especially in the summer months. From the town of Sitia, which is the lesser visited part of Crete, but not for a lack of historical sites and beautiful architecture, as well as its perfect location for exploration and adventure, to the island of Santorini, home to incredible landscapes that stretch from its wild cliffs to the rocky mountains, this is the perfect place to escape to nature, as well as indulging in the vibrant nightlife that the island is known for. With up to 1 ferry running per week across this route, provided by 1 ferry operator, there are plenty of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.

Sitia to Santorini sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

Sitia to Santorini (Thira) Ferry Alternatives

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Sitia - Santorini (Thira) Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Anek Lines & Blue Star Ferries
Average Price $167*
Average Weekly Sailings 2
Average Sailing Duration 5h 40m
Fastest Sailing Duration 4h 45m
First Ferry 02:20
Last Ferry 19:20
Distance 75 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Sitia to Thira?

    The typical crossing time for ferries from Sitia to Thira is approximately 8h 05m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.
  • Which ferry companies operate between Sitia to Thira?

    There are currently 2 popular ferry operators travelling from Sitia to Thira. The following operators that provide this service are
    • Anek Lines
    • Blue Star Ferries
  • How can I book ferry tickets from Sitia to Thira?

    Ferries from Sitia to Thira are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Sitia to Santorini Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Santorini from Sitia will cost is defined by many different aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and so on, so there are multiple different ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph to see our monthly fare averages, check out our helpful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.


Can I take my Car on the Ferry to Santorini from Sitia?

You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.


Sitia to Santorini Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule on this route only has 1 ferry running on this ferry route, provided by one ferry operator, so there is only one ferry schedule needed for this route. However, ferry timetables can be affected by factors such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operators, and other such factors, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best price for you.


How long does the Ferry to Santorini from Sitia take?

Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take anywhere between 9 hours and 50 minutes, and 10 hours and 10 minutes, and this variation can be caused for several different reasons. These can include changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.


Sitia to Thira Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/25/2024 and 3/31/2024


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 05:55 11:50 5 hours 55 minutes Sat

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