There are 3 ways to get from Rafina to Santorini Island by helicopter, car ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Helicopter
best- Take the helicopter from Athens Heliport to Mykonos Heliporthelicopter
- Take the helicopter from Mykonos Heliport to Santorini Heliporthelicopter
2h 43m€606–939Fly
cheapest- Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santorini (JTR)plane ATH - JTR
2h 15m€37–123Car ferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Portcarferry
5h 45m€75–120
Rafina to Santorini Island by car ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rafina to Santorini Island is to fly which costs €35 - €130 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rafina to Santorini Island is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs €35 - €130.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Port of Rafina and arriving at Thira Santorini Port. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Rafina and Santorini Island is 270 km.
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The best way to get from Rafina to Santorini Island without a car is to helicopter which takes 2h 43m and costs €600 - €950.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Rafina to Santorini Island, including transfers.
There are 2458+ hotels available in Santorini Island.
What companies run services between Rafina, Attica, Greece and Santorini Island, Greece?
Golden Star Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Port once daily. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 5h 45m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Santorini (JTR) hourly.
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Santorini
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Athens International Airport to Santorini
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Athens International Airport to Santorini
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Phone
- +30 212 222 4000
- booking@goldenstarferries.gr
- Website
- Golden Star Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Rafina to Thira Santorini Port
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Golden Star Ferries
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