Ferry from Diafani (Karpathos) to Santorini (Athinios)
8h 20m to 13h 50m · from €24.00 · 1 operator
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.
Diafani to Santorini at a glance
Ferries from Diafani (Karpathos) to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 12:50 and the latest is 19:30. The crossing takes between 8h 20m and 13h 50m, depending on the vessel. In the next fortnight the route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €24.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 28 February 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €24.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| Seat (ECO) | €24.00 | Book now |
| Cabin (AB42) | €51.50 | 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 28 February 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Diafani to Santorini through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (2 or 3 times a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| December 2025 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 7 | 7 of 31 | about twice a week |
| February 2026 | 7 | 7 of 28 | about twice a week |
| March 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| April 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| May 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| June 2026 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| July 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| August 2026 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 12 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| October 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
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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.
Diafani to Santorini Route Map
Diafani to Santorini is a long westbound run on Blue Star Ferries with the Blue Star Chios, taking from about seven and three quarter hours direct to around thirteen when the ship routes via Crete and other islands. It is a conventional ferry with a restaurant, lounges and open deck, and on the longer routing it makes for a full day at sea. Worth confirming the routing at the time of booking.
Ferries dock at Athinios, the working port beneath the caldera cliffs, not the old port below Fira. There is nothing at Athinios but the dock and the road, so plan for a bus or transfer up the switchbacks. Above, there are the clifftop villages of Fira and Oia, the caldera views and the dark volcanic beaches on the east coast.
Sailings run around twice a week in season. The current timetable and fares are shown below. Santorini is one of the busiest ferry hubs in the Cyclades, with frequent fast and conventional links to Piraeus, Crete and the neighbouring islands, so onward travel is straightforward.
Weekly Diafani 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 Diafani.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 19:30 | |
| 12:50 |
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Things to do when you arrive: Best Santorini tours on Viator
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 15 November 2026 to 28 February 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 5 of the 16 days from 15 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 12:50, latest 19:30. Fastest crossing 8h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 12:50, latest 19:30. Fastest crossing 8h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 12:50, latest 19:30. Fastest crossing 8h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- February 2027: sails on 8 of 28 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 12:50, latest 19:30. Fastest crossing 8h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
Diafani to Santorini Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €24.00 on a conventional ferry. 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 | €24.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios |
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 (AB42) | cabin | €51.50 |
| Cabin (AB43) | cabin | €51.50 |
| Cabin (AB44) | cabin | €51.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET2) | cabin | €51.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET3) | cabin | €51.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET4) | cabin | €51.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET1) | cabin | €67.00 |
| Cabin (A43) | cabin | €69.00 |
| Cabin (A44) | cabin | €69.00 |
| Cabin (A4PET3) | cabin | €69.00 |
| Cabin (A4PET4) | cabin | €69.00 |
| Cabin (A22) | cabin | €70.50 |
| Cabin (A42) | cabin | €70.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET2) | cabin | €70.50 |
| Cabin (A21) | cabin | €91.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET1) | cabin | €91.50 |
| Seat (ECO) | passenger | €24.00 |
| Seat (ATS3) | passenger | €26.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
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 Diafani to Santorini between 14 November 2026 and 27 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 15 November Book for Sun 15 November | 12:50 | 02:40 next day | 13h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 17 November Book for Tue 17 November | 19:30 | 03:50 next day | 8h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 22 November Book for Sun 22 November | 12:50 | 02:40 next day | 13h 50m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 24 November Book for Tue 24 November | 19:30 | 03:50 next day | 8h 20m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Diafani to Santorini?
Ferries from Diafani (Karpathos) to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 28 February 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Diafani to Santorini today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Diafani (Karpathos) to Santorini (Athinios) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 15 November 2026, at 12:50. Departures fall on Tuesday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Diafani to Santorini this week?
2 sailings from Diafani (Karpathos) to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Diafani to Santorini?
The first ferry from Diafani (Karpathos) to Santorini (Athinios) leaves at 12:50 and the last at 19:30.
How long is the ferry from Diafani to Santorini?
The fastest crossing from Diafani (Karpathos) to Santorini (Athinios) takes 8h 20m and the slowest 13h 50m.
How much does the Diafani to Santorini ferry cost?
Published fares for the Diafani (Karpathos) to Santorini (Athinios) ferry start from €24.00 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €51.50. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Diafani to Santorini route?
In the next fortnight the Diafani (Karpathos) to Santorini (Athinios) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Diafani to Santorini ferry
- Sunscreen is mandatory on the exposed deck of a ferry in summer; even a two-hour crossing can result in sunburn if you stand in direct sun.
- Overhead luggage racks on Greek ferries fill quickly; board early and stow your main bag first, then explore the vessel.
- 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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