Athinios Port (Santorini)
Ferry port for Santorini (Thira), Greece
Santorini’s ferry port at Athinios, at the foot of the caldera cliffs south of Fira. Blue Star ferries from Piraeus take from about 6 hours, and the island has connections to Ios, Naxos, Paros, Anafi and Crete (Heraklion and Sitia).
Ferries from Athinios Port (Santorini)
8 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens (Piraeus) | 4h 45m – 7h 45m | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets | Cars & foot |
| Heraklion (Crete) | About 2h (high-speed) | SeaJets | Cars & foot |
| Ios | About 1h (conventional) | Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries | Cars & foot |
| MilosSeasonal | Varies (via Kimolos, Folegandros, Sikinos and Ios) | Fast Ferries | Cars & foot |
| Mykonos | 2h – 2h 30m (high-speed) | SeaJets | Foot only |
| Naxos | About 2h – 2h 30m (conventional, direct or via Ios) | Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries | Cars & foot |
| Paros | About 3h 20m (conventional, via Naxos and Ios) | Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries | Cars & foot |
| RafinaSeasonal | Varies (via Tinos, Mykonos, Paros and Ios) | Golden Star Ferries | Cars & foot |
Ferry Operators at Athinios Port (Santorini)
Ground Transport & Railway Links
From Piraeus, ferries to Santorini leave from gates E6 and E7; crossing from about 6h
Santorini Port Authority: +30 22860 22239; Santorini taxi: +30 22860 22555
Sources: bluestarferries.com · Verified 2026-09-28 · How we verify
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Ferry Routes from Athinios Port (Santorini)
Athens (Piraeus) → Santorini (Thira)
Crossing: 4h 45m – 7h 45m · Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets
Santorini → Heraklion (Crete)
Crossing: About 2h (high-speed) · SeaJets
Mykonos → Santorini
Crossing: 2h – 2h 30m (high-speed) · SeaJets
Rafina → Santorini
Crossing: Varies (via Tinos, Mykonos, Paros and Ios) · Golden Star Ferries
Naxos → Santorini
Crossing: About 2h – 2h 30m (conventional, direct or via Ios) · Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries
Paros → Santorini
Crossing: About 3h 20m (conventional, via Naxos and Ios) · Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries
Ios → Santorini
Crossing: About 1h (conventional) · Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries
Milos → Santorini
Crossing: Varies (via Kimolos, Folegandros, Sikinos and Ios) · Fast Ferries
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Athinios Port (Santorini).