Ferry from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios)

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 €7. 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

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.

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 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Anafi to Santorini ferry

• EU citizens with a disability card are entitled to discounted or free travel on many Greek ferry routes – check the operator's accessibility page when booking.
• On routes where two or more operators compete, compare prices and journey times – the price difference for vehicles can be particularly significant.
• 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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