Sifnos to Athinios
Sifnos to Santorini ferry
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- SeaJets daily, 2 h 45 to 5 h 45 via Milos and Folegandros
- Fast Ferries' Dionisios Solomos about 3 times a week, 5 h 20 to 6 h 45
- Departure from Kamares, arrival at Athinios
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The crossing at a glance
Sifnos to Santorini runs daily with SeaJets - Super Jet 2, Superjet or Olympic Champion Jet in 2 h 45 on a direct connection and up to 5 h 45 when the vessel lays over at Milos - and about three times a week with Cyclades Fast Ferries' conventional Dionisios Solomos in 5 h 20 to 6 h 45. The current schedule covers September and October; in high summer Fast Ferries sails up to six times a week.
Getting to the port in Sifnos
Ferries leave from Kamares, the harbour town on the west coast of Sifnos. Apollonia, the capital, lies inland and the island bus between the two meets the ferries; the ticket agencies and cafés line the harbour front, and vehicles queue on the quay road.
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.
Cyclades Fast Ferries: passengers at the vessel 30 minutes before departure, vehicles in the loading area one hour before; the boarding pass comes from the company's web check-in.
On board
Superjet and Super Jet 2 are compact passenger catamarans with café bar and Wi-Fi; Olympic Champion Jet is a large jet with shop and lifts. Dionisios Solomos has four bars, a shop, Wi-Fi, escalators and open decks and rides a north wind more calmly. Luggage up to 50 kg per person is free on SeaJets; Fast Ferries allows hand luggage.
Vehicles, bicycles and pets
Cars travel on Dionisios Solomos (280) and Olympic Champion Jet (100); Superjet and Super Jet 2 have no vehicle deck. Drivers load and unload themselves. 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. Fast Ferries keeps pets in a dedicated area outside the indoor lounges.
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; Fast Ferries cancels free of charge up to 8 days before departure and at a fee down to 12 hours. Departures for your date are in the timetable.
Sifnos - Santorini
Kamares to the caldera, fast or with a car
Sifnos - Santorini runs daily with SeaJets - Super Jet 2, Superjet or Olympic Champion Jet - in 2 h 45 on a good connection and up to 5 h 45 when the vessel waits at Milos, and about three times a week with Cyclades Fast Ferries' conventional Dionisios Solomos in 5 h 20 to 6 h 45. The Superjets are passenger-only; Olympic Champion Jet and Dionisios Solomos carry cars.
Both leave from Kamares, the island's port. Arrival times differ by hours between vessels, so compare them in the schedule below.
- Departure
- Kamares, Sifnos
- Operators
- SeaJets, Cyclades Fast Ferries
- Crossing
- 2 h 45 - 6 h 45
- From-price
- €11
- SeaJets
- Cyclades Fast Ferries
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FAQ Sifnos - Santorini
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Sifnos - Santorini crossing.
How long is the ferry from Sifnos to Santorini? +
2 h 45 to 5 h 45 with SeaJets, daily, depending on the connection at Milos, and 5 h 20 to 6 h 45 on Fast Ferries' Dionisios Solomos, about three times a week.
Which port on Sifnos? +
Kamares, the harbour town on the west coast; Apollonia, the capital, lies inland and is linked by the island bus that meets the ferries. The ticket agencies are on the harbour front.
Can I take a car from Sifnos to Santorini? +
On Dionisios Solomos (280 cars) and Olympic Champion Jet (100), yes; Superjet and Super Jet 2 are passenger-only catamarans. Check the vessel in the booking step before choosing a vehicle fare.
When do I need to be at Kamares port? +
SeaJets: 30 minutes before departure on foot, 60 with a vehicle. Fast Ferries: 30 minutes on foot, one hour with a vehicle. Tickets are not sold on board.