Ferry from Sifnos (Kamares) to Santorini (Athinios)

Sifnos to Santorini is covered by Seajets on the high-speed Superjet and Super Jet 2 and by Fast Ferries on the conventional Dionisios Solomos. Times range from under five hours to nearly seven, since the route runs south through the western Cyclades with calls at Milos, Folegandros and Sikinos depending on the day. It is a long haul, but a scenic one, taking in most of the southwestern island chain.

Santorini's ferries dock at Athinios, a working harbour squeezed beneath the caldera cliffs, with a steep switchback road climbing to Fira. Buses and taxis meet arrivals, and it gets crowded when several boats land together. Above the port are the clifftop villages of Fira and Oia, the caldera views, and the dark volcanic beaches on the south and east coasts.

The route runs most days through the high season and thins out considerably from autumn. Current sailings, vessels and fares are shown in the timetable below. Santorini connects onward to Crete, Ios, Naxos and Piraeus, so it works well as either an endpoint or a staging post.

Sifnos to Santorini Ferry Fares

Weekly Sifnos 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.

Can you rent a car in Sifnos?

Yes, and it's worth having one. The ferry lands at Kamares, and the drive up the winding valley road to the capital, Apollonia, takes about ten minutes; most rental firms have desks at the port to match ferry arrivals. Sifnos's road network is compact and easy to navigate, so a car gets you around the hilltop villages and beaches without waiting on buses. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Sifnos to Santorini between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Sifnos to Santorini ferry

• On multi-stop routes, confirm you are disembarking at the correct island; announcements are made but it is easy to mistake one island for the next.
• The Beaufort scale is used on all official Greek weather and maritime forecasts; it is worth familiarising yourself with what each force number means in practice.
• A light cardigan or jacket is still useful in summer – the spray and wind on open deck can make even a 30°C day feel cool when the vessel is at speed.
• 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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