Ferry from Santorini (Athinios) to Koufonissi

Seajets runs Santorini to Koufonissi with its Super Jet high-speed craft, covering the distance in a little under two hours. It is a quick, direct hop north into the Small Cyclades, with allocated seating and no deck access for the passage. Luggage goes in the racks by the doors, which is worth knowing given how briskly these ships turn around.

Koufonissi, properly Ano Koufonissi, is a small island near Naxos, part of the Small Cyclades group with Schinoussa, Iraklia and Donousa. The port sits right at the main village, so there is no transfer to worry about; you step off and you are there. Travellers come for the clear-water beaches at Pori and Fanos and for the island's small scale, which it has kept despite growing popularity.

Through the season the crossing runs roughly once a day, thinning right out in the shoulder months and stopping in winter. Current sailing dates and fares are in the table below, with one-way tickets on the fast craft usually starting somewhere around ninety-five euros. Naxos is the other common way in, with cheaper local ferries running across to the Small Cyclades.

Santorini to Koufonissi Ferry Fares

Weekly Santorini to Koufonissi Ferry Schedule

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

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 Koufonissi between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Santorini to Koufonissi 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.
• Flexible or open tickets allow you to travel on any sailing within a validity window; useful for island-hopping itineraries when you are not certain of your schedule.

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