Mykonos to Athinios
Mykonos to Santorini ferry
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- Up to 4 sailings a day in season, all high-speed craft
- SeaJets from 2 h 10, Golden Star Ferries about 2 h 50
- Departure from Mykonos New Port at Tourlos, arrival at Athinios
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The crossing at a glance
Mykonos to Santorini is the main island-hopping corridor of the Cyclades and the one with the most choice: SeaJets runs up to four high-speed sailings a day from September into November, Golden Star Ferries one Superexpress or Golden Princess sailing most days until October. Every departure is a high-speed craft - the difference is between a small passenger-only catamaran and a large vehicle-carrying jet with more island calls, which is why the crossing ranges from 2 h 10 to 3 h 35.
Getting to the port in Mykonos
All scheduled ferries leave from the New Port at Tourlos, 2-3 km north of Mykonos Town. The Old Port below the town is for excursion boats and the SeaBus, which shuttles to Tourlos roughly every half hour through the day; taxis and the island buses also serve the New Port. Traffic around Tourlos clogs at peak departure times, so treat the transfer as its own leg.
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.
Golden Star Ferries: foot passengers at the ship no later than 30 minutes before departure, vehicles at the loading point one hour before. Online bookings arrive as e-tickets.
On board
Seating is allocated by class on every vessel and the ticket names the seat type. SeaJets' large jets and both Golden Star craft have a café bar, Wi-Fi and pet kennels; the small Superjets a café bar and little open deck. Luggage up to 50 kg per person is free with both operators.
Vehicles, bicycles and pets
Vehicles board only where there is a deck: Golden Star's Superexpress (200 vehicles) and Golden Princess (180) and SeaJets' Worldchampion, Champions League, Eurochampion and Champion Jets carry cars; Superjet, Super Jet 2 and Super Cat Jet do not, so check the vessel before booking a vehicle fare. Electric cars board only with the battery at 40 % or less, declared at booking - a Greek rule every operator applies. Pets travel free but must be declared at booking with the health-booklet number; no pet ticket is issued on board.
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; Golden Star Ferries charges a cancellation fee from 14 days out and cannot cancel within 12 hours. Departures for your date are in the timetable.
Mykonos - Santorini
The classic island hop, four times a day
Mykonos - Santorini is the leg most Cyclades itineraries are built around, and it runs on high-speed craft only. SeaJets sails up to four times a day from September into November with catamarans of very different size - from the passenger-only Superjet to the car-carrying Worldchampion Jet and Champions League Jets - and the crossing takes between 2 h 10 and 3 h 35 depending on how many islands the vessel calls at. Golden Star Ferries adds a daily Superexpress or Golden Princess sailing most days until October, about 2 h 50 on the water.
All departures use the New Port at Tourlos, not the Old Port in Mykonos Town. Which vessel is faster and whether it carries a car shows in the schedule below.
- Departure
- Mykonos New Port, Tourlos
- Operators
- SeaJets, Golden Star Ferries
- Crossing
- 2 h 10 - 3 h 35
- From-price
- €68
- SeaJets
- Golden Star Ferries
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FAQ Mykonos - Santorini
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Mykonos - Santorini crossing.
How long is the ferry from Mykonos to Santorini? +
Between 2 h 10 and 3 h 35 with SeaJets, depending on the vessel and the number of island calls on the way, and about 2 h 50 with Golden Star Ferries' Superexpress or Golden Princess. All sailings on this route are high-speed craft; there is no conventional ferry.
Which port do ferries to Santorini leave from on Mykonos? +
From the New Port at Tourlos, about 2-3 km north of Mykonos Town. The Old Port below the town handles excursion boats and the SeaBus shuttle that links it with Tourlos - allow time for that transfer or take a taxi to the New Port directly.
Can I take a car from Mykonos to Santorini? +
Only on vessels with a vehicle deck. Golden Star's Superexpress (200 vehicles) and Golden Princess (180) and SeaJets' larger catamarans such as Worldchampion Jet or the Champions League Jets carry cars; SeaJets' Superjet, Super Jet 2 and Super Cat Jet are passenger-only. The booking step shows whether a vehicle fare exists for your sailing.
When should I be at the port? +
SeaJets: foot passengers 30 minutes before departure, vehicles 60 minutes. Golden Star Ferries: 30 minutes on foot, one hour with a vehicle. Both issue e-tickets that you show with your ID at boarding.
Do the fast ferries run in strong wind? +
High-speed craft are the first sailings to be cancelled or rerouted when the Meltemi blows hard, and the operators refund the fare of a sailing that is prohibited. In doubtful weather prefer an early departure and check the timetable on the day.