Ferry from Santorini (Athinios) to Diafani (Karpathos)
8h 35m to 13h 55m · from €24.00 · 1 operator
Santorini to Diafani at a glance
Ferries from Santorini (Athinios) to Diafani (Karpathos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 7 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 00:10 and the latest is 23:50. The crossing takes between 8h 35m and 13h 55m, depending on the vessel. 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 Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €24.00 | Book now |
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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 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Santorini to Diafani 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| November 2025 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| December 2025 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| February 2026 | 7 | 7 of 28 | about twice a week |
| March 2026 | 7 | 7 of 31 | about twice 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 29 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 11 | 11 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Santorini to Diafani Route Map
Diafani is the northern port of Karpathos, and Blue Star Ferries reaches it from Santorini on the Blue Star Chios. The passage takes somewhere between about eight hours and thirteen and a half, depending on which islands the ship calls at first. This is one of the more out-of-the-way stops on the southern Aegean line, and the ship does not always call there, so check the routeing carefully.
Diafani is a small fishing village on Karpathos's northeast coast, one of the least developed ports in the Dodecanese. The harbour is tiny, backed by pine-covered hills, and there is little to it beyond a handful of tavernas and rooms. Most people arriving are heading up to Olympos, the mountain village above, reached by road or on foot along the trail from the coast.
Sailings are infrequent, a couple over a fortnight and only in the warmer months. The current dates, journey times and fares are in the table below. Local boats and buses also link Diafani with Pigadia, the main Karpathos port, which is a useful fallback if the direct sailing does not work for you.
Santorini to Diafani 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 |
Weekly Santorini to Diafani 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 | 00:10 | 08:45 | 8h 35m | €24.00 | 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios conventional | 23:50 | 13:45 | 13h 55m | €24.00 | 2026-10-23 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Chios sailing |
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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.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Santorini to Diafani between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-10-27 | 00:10 | 08:45 | 8h 35m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-10-30 | 23:50 | 13:45 | 13h 55m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Santorini to Diafani?
Ferries from Santorini (Athinios) to Diafani (Karpathos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 7 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Santorini to Diafani today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Santorini (Athinios) to Diafani (Karpathos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 October 2026, at 00:10. Departures fall on Tuesday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Santorini to Diafani this week?
2 sailings from Santorini (Athinios) to Diafani (Karpathos) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Santorini to Diafani?
Scheduled departures from Santorini (Athinios) to Diafani (Karpathos) leave at 00:10 and 23:50.
How long is the ferry from Santorini to Diafani?
The fastest crossing from Santorini (Athinios) to Diafani (Karpathos) takes 8h 35m and the slowest 13h 55m.
How much does the Santorini to Diafani ferry cost?
Published fares for the Santorini (Athinios) to Diafani (Karpathos) ferry start from €24.00 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Santorini to Diafani route?
The Santorini (Athinios) to Diafani (Karpathos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Santorini to Diafani ferry
- Arrive at Athinios port at least 45 minutes before departure – the switchback access road down the caldera cliff often backs up in summer, and boarding can start earlier than the printed departure time.
- If you're staying in Oia, note that no bus runs directly to or from Athinios port – you'll need to change at Fira, adding a ticket and a wait, so a taxi or pre-booked transfer is usually more practical.
- Collect paper tickets from the Nomikos or Dakoutros travel agency booths at the port as soon as you arrive, rather than waiting until boarding – queues build quickly as departure time approaches.
- If you're travelling by public bus, stow large luggage in the storage compartment underneath rather than carrying it aboard, as space inside is limited, especially on the busy Fira–Oia route.
- Alcohol makes seasickness worse; if the crossing is rough, stick to water and plain foods.
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