Ferry from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios)
1h 20m to 1h 29m · from €7.00 · 2 operators
Athinios sits about 8 km south of Fira and 7 km from the airport, at the foot of a cliff face with no town attached to it. Athinios port guide.
Anafi to Santorini at a glance
Ferries from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, most days. The earliest departure in that window is 01:20 and the latest is 14:00. The crossing takes between 1h 20m and 1h 29m, depending on the vessel. In the next fortnight the route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Maistros Santorini. Published fares start from €7.00 on a conventional ferry, from €58.70 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 17 May 2027 and from €9.00 on a local boat. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 1 March 2027; the rest of the winter timetable is not out yet, and sailings are published again from 17 May 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €7.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 17 May 2027 | €58.70 | Book now |
| Local boat | €9.00 | Book now |
| Seat (ECO) | €7.00 | Book now |
| Cabin (AB43) | €20.50 | 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 1 March 2027. The rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet, so nothing is listed from 2 March 2027 to 16 May 2027. Sailings are published again from 17 May 2027, as far as 26 September 2027.
Anafi to Santorini through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (about 2 a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 15 | 12 of 30 | every other day |
| December 2025 | 16 | 14 of 31 | every other day |
| January 2026 | 16 | 12 of 31 | every other day |
| February 2026 | 19 | 14 of 28 | most days |
| March 2026 | 23 | 18 of 31 | most days |
| April 2026 | 21 | 17 of 30 | most days |
| May 2026 | 19 | 16 of 31 | every other day |
| June 2026 | 27 | 20 of 30 | about one a day |
| July 2026 | 32 | 24 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 57 | 27 of 31 | about 2 a day |
| September 2026 | 67 | 27 of 30 | about 2 a day |
| October 2026 | 23 | 19 of 31 | most days |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
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 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 dock 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.
Weekly Anafi to Santorini Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 14 November 2026 to 11 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Anafi.
Maistros Santorini
Book Maistros Santorini tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | |
| 10:00 | |
| 11:00 |
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 01:20 (night of Sunday to Monday) | |
| 02:30 (night of Tuesday to Wednesday) |
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 16 November 2026 to 26 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 9 of the 15 days from 16 November, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:20, latest 14:00. Fastest crossing 1h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. Local boats: Maistros Santorini.
- December 2026: sails on 19 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:20, latest 14:00. Fastest crossing 1h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. Local boats: Maistros Santorini.
- January 2027: sails on 16 of 31 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:20, latest 14:00. Fastest crossing 1h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. Local boats: Maistros Santorini.
- February 2027: sails on 16 of 28 days, 1 to 2 sailings a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:20, latest 14:00. Fastest crossing 1h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. Local boats: Maistros Santorini.
- March 2027: sails on 1 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 01:20. Fastest crossing 1h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- May 2027: sails on 15 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 15:55. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Seajets.
- June 2027: sails every day, 1 sailing a day. Departs 15:55. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Seajets.
- July 2027: sails every day, 1 sailing a day. Departs 15:55. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Seajets.
- August 2027: sails every day, 1 sailing a day. Departs 15:55. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Seajets.
- September 2027: sails every day to 26 September, 1 sailing a day. Departs 15:55. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Seajets.
Anafi to Santorini Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €7.00 on a conventional ferry, from €58.70 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 17 May 2027 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 Chios |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 17 May 2027 | €58.70 | Seajets | Super Jet 2 |
| Local boat | €9.00 | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin (AB43) | cabin | €20.50 |
| Cabin (AB44) | cabin | €20.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET3) | cabin | €20.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET4) | cabin | €20.50 |
| Cabin (A43) | cabin | €21.50 |
| Cabin (A44) | cabin | €21.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET3) | cabin | €21.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET4) | cabin | €21.50 |
| Cabin (AB42) | cabin | €22.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET2) | cabin | €22.50 |
| Cabin (A22) | cabin | €25.00 |
| Cabin (A42) | cabin | €25.00 |
| Cabin (A4PET2) | cabin | €25.00 |
| Cabin (AB4PET1) | cabin | €28.50 |
| Cabin (A21) | cabin | €33.00 |
| Cabin (A4PET1) | cabin | €33.00 |
| Seat (ECO) | passenger | €7.00 |
| Seat (ATS3) | passenger | €9.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Maistros Santorini
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | passenger | €9.00 |
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 | 30 April 2027 |
| Passenger, conventional ferry (vessel <10y) | passenger | €7.29 | 30 April 2027 |
| Passenger, high-speed | passenger | €12.14 | 30 April 2027 |
| Car up to 4.25m | vehicle | €19.56 | 30 April 2027 |
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 14 November 2026 and 27 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 16 November Book for Mon 16 November | 01:20 (night of Sunday to Monday) | 02:40 | 1h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 14:00 | 15:29 | 1h 29m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini |
| Tue 17 November Book for Tue 17 November | 10:00 | 11:29 | 1h 29m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini |
| Wed 18 November Book for Wed 18 November | 02:30 (night of Tuesday to Wednesday) | 03:50 | 1h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 19 November Book for Thu 19 November | 11:00 | 12:29 | 1h 29m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini |
| Mon 23 November Book for Mon 23 November | 01:20 (night of Sunday to Monday) | 02:40 | 1h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 14:00 | 15:29 | 1h 29m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini |
| Tue 24 November Book for Tue 24 November | 10:00 | 11:29 | 1h 29m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini |
| Wed 25 November Book for Wed 25 November | 02:30 (night of Tuesday to Wednesday) | 03:50 | 1h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 26 November Book for Thu 26 November | 11:00 | 12:29 | 1h 29m | Maistros Santorini | Maistros Santorini |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Anafi to Santorini?
Ferries from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, most days. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 1 March 2027, and the rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet. Sailings are published again from 17 May 2027, as far as 26 September 2027.
Are there ferries from Anafi to Santorini today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 16 November 2026, at 01:20 (night of Sunday to Monday). Departures fall on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
How many ferries run from Anafi to Santorini this week?
5 sailings from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Monday.
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 10:00. Across the published schedule departure times range from 01:20 to 14:00.
How long is the ferry from Anafi to Santorini?
The fastest crossing from Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) takes 1h 20m and the slowest 1h 29m. On this route conventional ferries take 1h 20m and local boats take 1h 29m.
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, from €58.70 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 17 May 2027 and from €9.00 on a local boat. A cabin berth is published from €20.50. 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?
In the next fortnight the Anafi to Santorini (Athinios) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Maistros Santorini. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries and local boats; high-speed sailings are published again from 17 May 2027.
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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