Getting from Antikythera to Santorini

If you are heading to Santorini from Antikythera you are making your way from one of the most remote islands in Greece to the most iconic island in the country, on the opposite side of the Aegean. It has caldera views, volcanic beaches and the ancient Minoan site of Akrotiri preserved under volcanic ash.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Antikythera to Santorini. Antikythera's ferry connections are limited to Kythira, Piraeus, Kissamos in Crete and occasional ports on the southern Peloponnese. Getting to Santorini means taking the ferry from Antikythera to Piraeus, which takes around 9 hours, and then boarding the Piraeus to Santorini ferry, which runs up to 9 daily departures in summer and takes around 5 to 9 hours depending on the vessel. Alternatively, take the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, fly to Athens and then fly to Santorini.

Getting there by air

Santorini has an international airport with daily connections from Athens. Antikythera has no airport, only a helipad. Taking the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, flying to Athens and then Athens to Santorini takes around 45 to 55 minutes on the second leg. Total journey time is around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, fly to Athens and then fly to Santorini. It is the fastest and most practical approach. Book well ahead in July and August as Santorini flight spaces fill up fast. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Antikythera to Piraeus and board the conventional Piraeus to Santorini ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to Athinios port.