Ferry from Sikinos to Santorini (Athinios)

Sikinos to Santorini is a short southern hop, taking around two hours on a direct run and closer to three when the ship calls at Ios or Folegandros on the way. Fast Ferries, Hellenic Seaways and the local operator Maistros Santorini all work the route, using the Dionisios Solomos, the Artemis and the Maistros Santorini. All three are conventional ships with deck space, so it is a pleasant passage in decent weather.

Santorini needs little introduction: the caldera, the clifftop villages of Oia and Fira, and the volcanic beaches draw more visitors than anywhere else in the Cyclades. Ferries dock at Athinios, a working port at the foot of steep cliffs with no town attached, so arrange a bus or transfer up. The old port at Skala, below Fira, is reached by cable car and is used by excursion boats rather than scheduled ferries.

The route runs most days through the season, and the current timetable and fares are shown in the table below, with tickets often starting under ten euros. Santorini is one of the busiest hubs in the Cyclades, so from there you have frequent onward links to Piraeus, Crete and Rhodes.

Sikinos to Santorini Ferry Fares

Weekly Sikinos to Santorini Ferry Schedule

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

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.

Do you need to rent a car on Sikinos?

Probably not. Sikinos has just two settlements, the port at Alopronia and Chora 3.5km uphill, linked by an hourly bus. Only two small rental outfits operate on the island, with stock limited in August, so most visitors get by on foot and the bus. If you want the freedom, check Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Sikinos to Santorini ferry

• Weather cancellations are more common in the shoulder months (October, November, March, April) than in the height of summer, despite summer's meltemi wind.
• Most ferries have a small play area or supervised children's zone on larger vessels; ask crew on boarding if you are travelling with very young children.
• 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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