How to Get from
Mykonos to Santorini
You can get from Mykonos to Santorini, and of course from Santorini to Mykonos, by ferry, by plane (sort-of) or even by helicopter.
Oia on Santorini
Mykonos is about 150 km (93 miles) due north of Santorini
and the two islands are connected by ferry, by domestic flights (though only via Athens) and - most exciting and most expensive of all - by
helicopter.
How Long Does It Take
to Get from Mykonos to Santorini by Ferry?
The ferries between Mykonos and Santorini take 2-3 hours, sometimes
even longer, depending which kind of ferry you take and the route they take.
Some ferries are direct and some stop at other islands on the way, such as Paros,
Naxos, and Ios. There's usually very little difference in the fares so if
you're island-hopping on a budget you won't save anything by choosing to take a
longer ferry ride.
Going from Mykonos to Santorini by Ferry
How to Get from
Mykonos to Santorini by Ferry
Ferries between Mykonos and Santorini only operate in the
holiday season, roughly from March to October. If you're travelling in either
of those two months, double-check the details and don't assume there'll be a
ferry every day.
Note that there are no fast hydrofoils between Santorini and
Mykonos.
Several different ferry companies operate services between
Santorini and Mykonos, so it can pay to shop around for cheaper fares or times
that are more convenient for you. Rather than go to each separate website, it's
much easier to use an online timetable and booking service like Ferries in Greece that searches all
the available ferry lines and ferry routes for you.
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Ferries in Greece
Ferries in Greece has an excellent and very thorough website where, in addition to checking ferry schedules and times, you can also book tickets and get lots of useful information about travelling by ferry in Greece.
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How to Get from
Mykonos to Santorini by Plane
Mykonos and Santorini both have international airports and
receive international flights during the holiday season. However, there are no direct
flights between the two islands. The only way to do it would be to fly from
Mykonos to Athens (25 minutes) and then from Athens to Santorini (45 minutes).
That doesn't seem too bad but by the time you factor in check-in times and
changing planes, it's much faster to take the ferry.
Only if you have a fear of ferries or refuse to travel by
sea should you consider going from Mykonos to Santorini by plane. However, it's
worth knowing about the options in case you need to get from Mykonos to
Santorini in winter when ferries aren't operating. Olympic Air has daily
flights between Athens and Mykonos, and between Athens and Santorini, all year
round.
Windmills on Mykonos at Sunset
How to Get from
Mykonos to Santorini by Helicopter
There's no doubt that the most spectacular way to get from
Mykonos to Santorini is by helicopter. Imagine arriving on Santorini that way,
especially if it's a first visit. It's definitely something to be regarded as a
special occasion treat, though, for most people, like a honeymoon or big
birthday. The price is several hundred euros, but despite that the flights do
book up so don't wait till you're actually on Mykonos or Santorini to book. You
might strike lucky, but don't bank on it.
Mykonos to Santorini by Helicopter is the Way to Go!
To start your search for helicopter flights between Mykonos
and Santorini visit the websites of Helistar,
Icarus, The Greek AirTaxi
Network, and HeliAlpha. Some
companies also operate tours of each island by helicopter, so if you don't want to
fly between them you can still see either of them by helicopter.
Our Pick of Greek Islands Guides
Other Cyclades Pages
Travel information about the Cyclades group of Greek islands including Mykonos, Santorini (Thira), Naxos, Paros, Delos, Tinos, Siros, Milos, Amorgos.
The island of Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades and on this page you can see information about flights and ferries to Naxos.
Greece Travel Secrets picks the best time to visit Naxos, with a monthly summary of the weather, plus hotel prices and special events to help plan a visit.
Greece Travel Secrets picks some of the best things to do on Naxos in the Cyclades, including discovering the beaches, villages, and ancient ruins.
The island of Tinos in the Cyclades has several daily ferry connections from Rafina on the Greek mainland and is most famous for the Feast of the Assumption.
Syros is in the Cyclades islands, with Ermoupoli as its main town and some good beaches, described here on the Greece Travel Secrets website.
Surrounded by bigger and better-known Cyclades islands such as Ios, Naxos and Santorini, Sikinos is a delightfully untouristy island.
Sifnos is one of the smaller islands in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea.
Serifos is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea, a rugged and mountainous island with a small population.
The island of Paros in the Cyclades is famous for its marble, and on this page you can also see information about flights and ferries to Paros.
The island of Milos in the Cyclades in Greece is noted for its museums and beaches, and read about flights and ferries to Milos.
Kythnos is a small island in the Cyclades in the Aegean Sea, with easy access from Athens and popular with Athenians on summer weekends.
Kimolos is in the Cyclades islands of Greece, close to Milos.
Kea is in the Cyclades group of Greek islands and this page from Greece Travel Secrets shows how to get there by ferry and what to do when you've arrived.
The island of Ios in the Cyclades group of islands in Greece is noted for its nightlife in summer, as well as its beaches, churches and the grave of Homer.
Travel information from Greece Travel Secrets about Folegandros in the southern Cyclades, close to Sikinos, with flight and ferry information.
The island of Delos in the Cyclades islands is a unique archaeological site, taking up the whole island, and a popular day trip from nearby Mykonos.
Travel information about Antiparos near Paros in the Cyclades Islands of Greece from the Greece Travel Secrets website.
The island of Andros in the Cyclades has fast ferries from Rafina. There are some good beaches and the main town has two interesting museums.
Travel advice and information on Anafi in the Greek Cyclades islands with good beaches, walking, accommodation, tavernas.
Travel advice and information on Amorgos in the Cyclades, a dramatic and growing holiday destination with ferries from Athens and other Greek islands
This is the first travel guide to Schinoussa and Iraklia, two tiny islands in the Cyclades, published by Real Greek Experiences.
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