Ferry Santorini-Mykonos

Discover the best ferries from Santorini to Mykonos, travel tips, prices and many more. Here we go!

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• Available boats • Ferry types • Trip Duration • Prices • More

In brief, you can easily reach Mykonos from Santorini by high-speed ferry. Itineraries are seasonal and routes operate from late March to October.
All passenger ferries depart from Athinios Port and reach Tourlos (New) Port in Mykonos.
The journey lasts about 2 - 3 hours and the prices are '67' 'EUR' (67 Euros) to '89.2' 'EUR' (89.2 Euros) for a standard seat. Booking a VIP / Business class seat is possible, too. A one-way VIP ticket costs roughly '110' 'EUR' (110 Euros).
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Power Jet by Seajets in its way to Mykonos

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The ferry route from Santorini to Mykonos is available from late March to October. There are at least 5 ferries a day during the high season.
The first ferry departs from Athinios port at 09:00 and the last one at 14:15.

SuperExpress passing in front of the volcano of Santorini

The types of ferries that travel from Santorini to Mykonos are high-speed/catamaran ferries. The ferry companies that connect Santorini and Mykonos are Golden Star Ferries, Seajets, Fast Ferries and Minoan Lines.
High-speed vessels are the fastest kind of passenger ferry. They are smaller than conventional ferries, offer exclusively numbered seats, and those featuring a garage have a limited vehicle capacity.

View our video presentation with some of the ferries operating between Santorini and Mykonos.

The distance between Athinios Port and Tourlos Port is 64 nautical miles ( 74 miles or 118 km).
The duration of the trip from Santorini to Mykonos depends on the ferry you’re travelling with.
The fastest option is World Champion Jet by Seajets, which takes you to Mykonos in 1 hour and 50 minutes. Regarding the other vessels, the average duration of the trip is around 3 hours.

The type of ferry and seat you pick will determine the ticket price. Tickets cost from '67' 'EUR' (67 Euros) to '89.2' 'EUR' (89.2 Euros) for a standard seat. Booking a VIP / Business class ticket is possible, too. The cost of such a ticket starts from '90' 'EUR' (90 Euros) (Minoan Lines) and can reach '156.7' 'EUR' (156.7 Euros) for a platinum seat on a Seajets ferry.
Some passengers may be eligible for a ticket discount, depending on the ferry company, if they belong to one of the following categories: families with 3+ children, students, disabled passengers, infants and toddlers.

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Seating areas in the ferry Thunder of Fast Ferries

Airplane economy seats are the least expensive option.They are numbered seats in a comfortable lounge.
Business or VIP seats are the most expensive ones and are usually located in a special lounge with luxury features.

Athinios Port in Santorini

All passenger ferries depart from Athinios Port in Santorini and arrive at the New Port of Mykonos (Tourlos). Keep in mind that there is a lot of traffic in both ports during the summer season.
The port is small and it is easy to find your ferry.

In any case, make sure to arrive at the port at least 1 hour in advance since there is a lot of traffic. Especially if you are traveling in high season, keep in mind that both in Mykonos and in Santorini, you will encounter traffic congestion around the port and you should make sure you get there on time.
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Luggage storage

Ferry companies have flexible policies when it comes to luggage and there is no specific bag number limit per person.
However, each ticket-holder’s luggage shouldn’t excess of 40 kg or 1 cubic meter.
On the ship, you will find a luggage storage room for your suitcases, that can alternatively be kept next to you on the vessel.
We recommend keeping your personal items with you on board and storing the bulky baggage in the designated area.

Vehicle garage in the ferry Champion Jet 2

You will be able to take your car or motorbike to Mykonos after purchasing the relevant ticket. Note that if you have a vehicle, it will be necessary to arrive at the port one hour before the scheduled departure so that you can park (around 60’ to 90’ earlier). Entrance in the garage is forbidden for as long as the trip lasts.
Keep in mind that high-speed vessels with a garage have a limited vehicle capacity and get fully booked quickly. Purchasing your car ticket at your earliest convenience is strongly recommended.

Direct flights between Santorini and Mykonos are not available, even though both islands have international airports. There are connecting flights via the Athens International Airport, though.
Else, you can fly to Athens and then take the ferry to from Athens to Mykonos (Piraeus or Rafina).
To include more Cycladic destinations, get to Mykonos by ferry indirectly by combining ferry routes via a transit in Paros or Naxos.

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