Ferry from Kassos (Fry) to Santorini (Athinios)
5h 10m to 10h 05m · 1 operator
Kassos to Santorini at a glance
Ferries from Kassos (Fry) to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 18:00 and the latest is 22:45. The crossing takes between 5h 10m and 10h 05m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. There are sailings on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 October 2026.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 29 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kassos to Santorini Route Map
Kassos to Santorini crosses from the far southern Dodecanese into the heart of the Cyclades, operated by Blue Star Ferries with the Blue Star Chios. Depending on how many islands the ship calls at along the way, the trip takes anywhere from around five hours to a little over ten. It is a conventional ferry with cabins available on the longer overnight runs.
Santorini needs little introduction, and the arrival by sea is the best way to see the caldera. Ferries dock at Athinios, a working port tucked beneath steep cliffs with no town attached, so onward transport up the switchback road to Fira and Oia is arranged at the quayside. From there it is the usual draw of clifftop villages, volcanic beaches and caldera views.
The crossing operates roughly three times a week, and the current timetable and fares are shown below. Santorini is one of the busiest ferry hubs in the Cyclades, with frequent high-speed and conventional links onward to Piraeus, Crete, Naxos, Paros and Mykonos, so it makes a practical place to pick up the rest of a trip.
Kassos to Santorini Ferry Fares
No published fares for this route yet.
Weekly Kassos 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 | 18:00 | 04:05 | 10h 05m | 2026-08-23 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 21:30 | 02:40 | 5h 10m | now to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 22:45 | 07:30 | 8h 45m | 2026-08-20 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star Chios 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 Kassos to Santorini between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 21:30 | 02:40 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 22:45 | 07:30 | 8h 45m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 18:00 | 04:05 | 10h 05m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 21:30 | 02:40 | 5h 10m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 22:45 | 07:30 | 8h 45m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 18:00 | 04:05 | 10h 05m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kassos to Santorini?
Ferries from Kassos (Fry) to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kassos to Santorini today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kassos (Fry) to Santorini (Athinios) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 August 2026, at 21:30. Departures fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Kassos to Santorini this week?
3 sailings from Kassos (Fry) to Santorini (Athinios) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kassos to Santorini?
Scheduled departures from Kassos (Fry) to Santorini (Athinios) leave at 18:00, 21:30 and 22:45.
How long is the ferry from Kassos to Santorini?
The fastest crossing from Kassos (Fry) to Santorini (Athinios) takes 5h 10m and the slowest 10h 05m.
Which ferry companies operate the Kassos to Santorini route?
The Kassos (Fry) to Santorini (Athinios) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kassos to Santorini ferry
- If you are connecting to another ferry on the same day, check whether both depart from the same area of the port to gauge how much walking time you need.
- Most Greek ports have a covered waiting area, though it can be crowded in summer – arriving early secures a seat in the shade.
- 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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