Santorini is a highly accessible destination, with seamless transportation options from both the mainland and other neighboring islands. The island boasts a thriving airport, Thira International, that operates numerous domestic and international flights, making it a convenient hub for travelers.
By Ferry
Santorini has ferry connections with popular Greek islands like Mykonos (daily SeaJets), Crete (daily Minoan Lines), Paros and Naxos (daily Blue Star Ferries), Ios (daily Hellenic Seaways and SeaJets), and Rhodes (twice a week Blue Star ferries). In the low season, a daily Blue Star ferry connects Santorini with Athens, the journey takes 8 hours (same as in high-season).
Piraeus Port Authority: +30 210 4226000-4
Blue Star Ferries: +30 210 8919800
Zante Ferries: +30 210 4100211
By highspeed boat the journey to and from Athens (pireaus) takes 4-5 hours.
Hellenic Seaways High Speed: +30 210 4199000
Seajets: +30 210 4121001
By Airplane
Domestically Santorini is connected to Athens and Thessaloniki by Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines and Ryanair. The flight takes 45 minutes. There are also many direct summer charter flights from various European cities.
Eleftherios Venizelos Airport: +30 210 3530000
Olympic Air: +30 210 3550000, 801801010101
Aegean Airlines: 801 11 20000, +30 210 6261000
Ryanair: +448712460002
Getting Around
Car Hire
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Santorini Airport
Address: Airport, Santorini, 84700. Phone: +30 22860 33887
Fira Town
Address: Firon-airport Str., Mirmigkia, 1 Km Before The Airport, Santorini, 84700 Phone: +30 22860 28393, +30 22860 22256
Buses and Taxis
Ktel Buses Phone: +30 22860 25404
Taxis Phone: +302286022555