Koufonissi to Athinios
Koufonissi to Santorini ferry
Check the Koufonissi sailing days and open a booking for Athinios
- SeaJets Superjet in about 1 h 50, most days until early October
- Passenger-only catamaran - no vehicles on this route
- Departure from the harbour of Ano Koufonisi, arrival at Athinios
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The crossing at a glance
Koufonissi to Santorini is a SeaJets leg: Superjet or Super Jet 2 sails most days from September to early October in about 1 h 50, with a call at Katapola on Amorgos. Both are compact passenger catamarans without a vehicle deck, so the route is for foot passengers. There is no other operator on this link in the current schedule.
Getting to the port in Koufonissi
The ferry leaves from the small harbour of Ano Koufonisi, directly below Chora, the island's only village. There is no terminal building; the agency in the village issues tickets, and everything is within a few minutes' walk. The quay is short, so the Superjet berths briefly - be there in time.
Check-in and boarding
SeaJets: foot passengers at the embarkation area at least 30 minutes before departure, vehicles at the loading area 60 minutes before. Tickets are issued by name; show the e-ticket with your ID.
On board
Superjet and Super Jet 2 carry about 390 passengers each with a café bar, Wi-Fi, small kennels and a little open deck; seats are allocated by class. The leg crosses open sea south of Amorgos and is lively in a north wind. Luggage up to 50 kg per person is free.
Vehicles, bicycles and pets
No vehicles on this route - Superjet and Super Jet 2 have no vehicle deck; bicycles are at the crew's discretion. Pets travel free but must be declared at booking with the health-booklet number; no pet ticket is issued on board. Small pets travel in a basket, larger ones in the kennels.
Arriving at Athinios
Every sailing lands at Athinios, Santorini's main passenger and vehicle port below the caldera cliffs - about 8 km from Fira, 7 km from the airport, open around the clock, with buses, taxis and a car park on the quay. The switchback road up the cliff is the only way out, so settle your transfer before you land: Athinios port guide.
Tickets and fares
The fare depends on operator, vessel and seat type. Cancellation terms are contractual and staggered: SeaJets refunds in full up to 14 days before departure, then in steps down to 12 hours. Departures for your date are in the timetable.
Koufonissi - Santorini
From the Small Cyclades straight to the caldera
Koufonissi - Santorini is a SeaJets route: Superjet or Super Jet 2 sails most days from September to early October in about 1 h 50, calling at Amorgos on the way. Both are compact passenger catamarans without a vehicle deck, so this is a foot-passenger leg - and the direct link that lets you finish a Small Cyclades stay on Santorini without going back through Naxos.
The season is short and the vessels are small, so book ahead in September. The schedule below shows the next sailings.
- Departure
- Ano Koufonisi harbour
- Operator
- SeaJets (Superjet)
- Crossing
- about 1 h 50
- From-price
- €85
Next departures
FAQ Koufonissi - Santorini
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Koufonissi - Santorini crossing.
How long is the ferry from Koufonissi to Santorini? +
About 1 h 50 on SeaJets' Superjet or Super Jet 2, which call at Katapola on Amorgos on the way. The sailing runs most days from September to early October in the current schedule.
Can I take a car from Koufonissi to Santorini? +
No - Superjet and Super Jet 2 have no vehicle deck. Koufonissi is a walking island anyway; with a car, travel via Naxos, where Blue Star's conventional ships sail to Santorini daily.
Where does the ferry leave from? +
From the small harbour of Ano Koufonisi directly below Chora; there is no terminal building, and the agency in the village issues the tickets. Be at the quay 30 minutes before departure with your e-ticket and ID.
What happens in strong wind? +
The Superjets are small high-speed craft and among the first to stay in port when the Meltemi blows hard; SeaJets refunds the fare of a prohibited sailing. Check the timetable on the day and keep a margin before a flight from Santorini.