Getting from Astakos to Santorini

If you are heading to Santorini from Astakos you are making your way from a port town on the western coast of central Greece to the most iconic island in Greece, on the opposite side of the country. 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 Astakos to Santorini. Astakos ferry connections are limited to Kefalonia and Ithaca. Getting to Santorini means driving from Astakos to Athens, which takes around 3.5 hours, and then taking 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. Flying is considerably faster.

Getting there by air

Santorini has an international airport with daily connections from Athens. Astakos has no airport either. Driving from Astakos to Athens and flying 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

Drive from Astakos to Athens and 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, drive from Astakos to Athens and continue to Piraeus for the conventional Piraeus to Santorini ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to Athinios port.