Ferry from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios)
1h 10m to 1h 30m · from €7.00 · 2 operators
Anafi to Santorini at a glance
Ferries from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled 13 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 01:25 and the latest is 17:35. The crossing takes between 1h 10m and 1h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Maistros Santorini N.E.. Published fares start from €7.00 on a conventional ferry and from €9.00 on a local boat. There are sailings on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 28 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €7.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| Local boat | €9.00 | Book now |
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 28 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Anafi to Santorini Route Map
Anafi to Santorini is the short hop west that most visitors to Anafi use, taking between about an hour and ten minutes and an hour and a half. Blue Star Ferries runs it with the Blue Star 1 and Blue Star Chios, and Maistros Santorini N.E. adds the Maistros Santorini on the local link. It is a straightforward daytime crossing with the Santorini caldera rising ahead as you approach.
Santorini's ferry port is Athinios, a working quay beneath steep caldera cliffs with no town attached, so onward transport up the zigzag road to Fira and Oia is arranged at the port. From there it is the familiar draw of clifftop villages, caldera sunsets and volcanic beaches on the south and east coasts. The old port of Skala below Fira is a separate landing used by excursion boats, reached by cable car or the donkey path.
This is the most frequent route off Anafi, running most days in season, with the current timetable and fares shown below. Fares start around seven euros. Santorini is one of the busiest hubs in the Cyclades, with fast and conventional links to Piraeus, Crete, Naxos, Paros, Ios and Mykonos.
Anafi to Santorini Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €7.00 on a conventional ferry and from €9.00 on a local boat. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €7.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 |
| Local boat | €9.00 | Maistros Santorini N.E. | Maistros Santorini |
Official maximum fares on subsidised sailings
These are ceilings set by ministerial decision for public-service (PSO) sailings, quoted net of VAT and port dues. They are the most an operator may charge on a subsidised departure, not a fare on sale, and they do not apply to commercial sailings on the same route.
| Ticket type | Category | Maximum, net | Valid to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger, conventional ferry | passenger | €6.07 | 2027-04-30 |
| Passenger, conventional ferry (vessel <10y) | passenger | €7.29 | 2027-04-30 |
| Passenger, high-speed | passenger | €12.14 | 2027-04-30 |
| Car up to 4.25m | vehicle | €19.56 | 2027-04-30 |
Weekly Anafi to Santorini Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 01:25 | 02:40 | 1h 15m | now to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 02:55 | 04:05 | 1h 10m | 2026-08-24 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 1 conventional | 05:00 | 06:20 | 1h 20m | €7.00 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Blue Star 1 sailing | |
| Maistros Santorini N.E. | Maistros Santorini local boat | 10:00 | 11:29 | 1h 29m | €9.00 | 2026-09-15 to 2026-10-13 | Book the Maistros Santorini sailing | |
| Maistros Santorini N.E. | Maistros Santorini local boat | 11:00 | 12:29 | 1h 29m | €9.00 | 2026-09-17 to 2026-10-15 | Book the Maistros Santorini sailing | |
| Maistros Santorini N.E. | Maistros Santorini local boat | 14:00 | 15:29 | 1h 29m | €9.00 | 2026-09-14 to 2026-10-12 | Book the Maistros Santorini sailing | |
| Maistros Santorini N.E. | Maistros Santorini local boat | 16:45 | 18:15 | 1h 30m | €9.00 | now to 2026-09-12 | Book the Maistros Santorini sailing | |
| Maistros Santorini N.E. | Maistros Santorini local boat | 17:35 | 19:05 | 1h 30m | €9.00 | now to 2026-09-10 | Book the Maistros Santorini sailing |
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Things to do when you arrive: Best Santorini tours on Viator
Hiring a car
Is it worth hiring a car on Santorini?
Yes. The ferry port at Athinios sits about 7.5km below Fira up a steep, winding road; the bus takes about 25 minutes and a taxi costs many times the fare. A car lets you reach Oia, Akrotiri and the red and black beaches at your own pace without waiting for infrequent buses; rental desks operate near the port, and you can compare prices across local suppliers at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Anafi to Santorini between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 02:55 | 04:05 | 1h 10m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 05:00 | 06:20 | 1h 20m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 01:25 | 02:40 | 1h 15m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 17:35 | 19:05 | 1h 30m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini N.E. |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 17:35 | 19:05 | 1h 30m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini N.E. |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 05:00 | 06:20 | 1h 20m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-08-29 | 16:45 | 18:15 | 1h 30m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini N.E. |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 02:55 | 04:05 | 1h 10m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 05:00 | 06:20 | 1h 20m | Blue Star 1 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 01:25 | 02:40 | 1h 15m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 17:35 | 19:05 | 1h 30m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini N.E. |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 17:35 | 19:05 | 1h 30m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini N.E. |
| Sat 2026-09-05 | 16:45 | 18:15 | 1h 30m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini N.E. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Anafi to Santorini?
Ferries from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled 13 times over the next 14 days, roughly 6 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 28 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Anafi to Santorini today?
Yes, there are 2 sailings from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) today. Departure times: 02:55 and 05:00.
How many ferries run from Anafi to Santorini this week?
7 sailings from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Mondays and Wednesdays.
What time is the first ferry from Anafi to Santorini?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) usually leaves at 05:00. Across the published schedule departure times range from 01:25 to 17:35.
How long is the ferry from Anafi to Santorini?
The fastest crossing from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) takes 1h 10m and the slowest 1h 30m. On this route conventional ferries take 1h 10m to 1h 20m and local boats take 1h 30m.
How much does the Anafi to Santorini ferry cost?
Published fares for the Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) ferry start from €7.00 on a conventional ferry and from €9.00 on a local boat. Some departures on this route are subsidised public-service sailings, on which a ministerial decision sets the maximum passenger fare at €6.07 net of VAT and port dues. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Anafi to Santorini route?
The Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Maistros Santorini N.E.. Crossings run on conventional ferries and local boats.
Tips for the Anafi to Santorini ferry
- Return tickets on the same operator are sometimes cheaper than two separate one-way fares – compare both options before confirming.
- When travelling with a motorcycle, book and pay for the vehicle space at the same time as your passenger ticket – vehicle spaces can sell out separately.
- In Santorini, the clifftop villages of Oia and Fira offer the famous caldera views over the submerged volcanic crater, best seen at sunset from Oia's castle. The 214 steps down to Amoudi Bay lead to some of the best seafood tavernas on the island, and local wine tours offer a taste of Assyrtiko, the volcanic-soil white grape unique to the island.
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