You get to Mykonos by flying into its airport from Athens and across Europe, or by ferry from the Athens ports of Piraeus and Rafina, with the crossing taking around 2.5 to 5 hours. This guide covers the flights, the ferries, the ports, getting from Athens airport and how to get around the island. Mykonos … Read more
The Santorini to Folegandros ferry is a short hop of just 45 minutes to 3 hours, with daily summer sailings from around 7 euros, linking Santorini with one of the Cyclades’ most unspoilt small islands. This guide covers the journey time, the prices, the operators, the schedule and tips for the crossing. Folegandros is a … Read more
The Santorini to Milos ferry takes about 2 to 5 hours depending on the boat, with daily summer sailings from around 16 euros, linking volcanic Santorini with the colourful, beach-rich island of Milos. This guide covers the journey time, the prices, the operators, the schedule and tips for the crossing. Milos is a rewarding western-Cyclades … Read more
The Santorini to Crete ferry runs to Heraklion in 1.5 to 3 hours, with daily year-round sailings from around 15 euros, linking the volcanic Cyclades with Greece’s largest island. This guide covers the journey time, the prices, the operators, the ports and tips for the crossing. Crete is an easy onward hop from the wider … Read more
The Santorini to Ios ferry is one of the shortest Cyclades crossings, taking just 35 to 60 minutes by high-speed boat, with several daily summer sailings from around 15 euros, ideal for a day trip. This guide covers the journey time, the prices, the schedule, day trips and tips for the ferry. Ios is the … Read more
The Santorini to Naxos ferry takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the boat, with frequent summer sailings from around 35 to 70 euros, linking volcanic Santorini with the largest, greenest Cyclades island. This guide covers the journey time, the prices, the operators, the ports and tips for booking the ferry. This route connects two … Read more
Crossing from Santorini to Mykonos is the classic Cyclades island-hopping route, running about 2 to 3 hours by high-speed boat, with several daily sailings in summer from around 45 to 90 euros. This guide covers the journey time, the prices, the operators, the schedules and tips for booking the ferry. This route links Greece’s two … Read more
Getting from Athens to Santorini means choosing between a 45-minute flight and a scenic ferry from Piraeus of 4 to 10 hours. Flying is fastest, the ferry is cheaper and more scenic and better for luggage. This guide covers the ferry and flight options, the costs, the ports and which to choose. This is the … Read more
The Folegandros to Paros ferry links the cliff-edged south-western Cyclades to the central hub of Paros in about 4 hours, with summer sailings from as little as €8. The crossing connects quiet, dramatic Folegandros to the islands’ crossroads. This guide covers the ferry times, prices, operators and how to plan the trip. The route is … Read more
The Amorgos to Paros ferry links the remote south-eastern Cyclades to the central hub of Paros in about 1 hour 50 on a fast boat, with summer sailings from as little as €9. The crossing connects dramatic, far-flung Amorgos to the islands’ crossroads. This guide covers the ferry times, prices, operators and how to plan … Read more