Ferry from Folegandros (Karavostasis) to Santorini (Athinios)

The Folegandros to Santorini ferry is one of the most rewarding crossings in the Cyclades, linking one of Greece’s quietest, most unspoilt islands with its most famous. You leave behind Folegandros’s whitewashed clifftop village and arrive at Santorini’s volcanic harbour — two islands that couldn’t feel more different, yet both utterly Greek. Year-round service means you can make this journey regardless of when your trip falls.

Throughout the year there are 2 ferries per day on average, giving you reasonable flexibility when planning connections. In peak summer months expect slight variation, while shoulder and winter months tend to settle into a steady daily rhythm.

Folegandros to Santorini Ferry Fares

Weekly Folegandros to Santorini Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

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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.

Do you need a car on Folegandros?

Not essential. Folegandros is small, and the bus that meets every ferry runs the 3.5km from the port at Karavostasis up to Chora in about ten minutes for a couple of euros. A car or scooter becomes useful once you want to reach the beaches below Ano Meria or Agali, which the bus does not serve directly. Rental desks operate in Chora, Karavostasis and Ano Meria; compare prices at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Folegandros to Santorini between 4 September 2026 and 17 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Folegandros to Santorini ferry

• Take the local bus from Karavostasis to Chora, about 4km away – services are timed to meet ferry arrivals and departures, or use a taxi for the short uphill run to the main village.
• Arrive at the port in Karavostasis at least 30 to 60 minutes before your ferry is due to sail, since boarding and any last-minute schedule changes need time to sort out.
• Build a buffer day into your Folegandros trip: the island's ferry routes are among the first suspended when gale-force meltemi winds hit the exposed Aegean crossings in summer.
• The cost of short inter-island ferry tickets in the Cyclades is generally very affordable; island-hopping by short hop is one of the cheapest ways to travel in Greece.
• 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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