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You site popped up first when I went to Google with the question about how to get from Athens to Santorini. More time is always better, but yes, you could see a fair bit in one day. Order you visit doesnt matter. Do the ferries operate on March 25, Independence Day? Then take the Blue Star ferry the following morning at 7:25am from Piraeus. Thanks for all your time and professionalism in putting together this website Dave you are brilliant. Take an early flight to Santorini and get the last flight back to Athens. Email Blue Star ferries at [emailprotected] to ask how you should buy tickets. Which are the best beaches to visit during that time? I was planning to see Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. There are multiple flights per day from Athens to Santorini year-round. kefalonia ferries But the Vueling one is so cheap, Id be tempted to book it as an insurance policy if you do start booking hotel rooms but dont want to commit to the Athens flight. So, thank you for that! 8.20 am/11.20am (Which is better?) But the ferry from Milos to Santorini is 50/50 at best (though there will be an Athens to Santorini ferry). Mykonos not so interesting outside of summer months. Definitely skip Mykonos as theres not much to do there outside of the summer season. I feel like if I can start with the hotels than I can figure the other things out. In high season (May to October) there will be 4 to 7 ferries per day from Athens.

Youd be able to sleep in a little more (up at 6am instead of 4:30). Not really. What are the hotels in Santorini that offer a good sea view? Were pretty chill people. 2) Given that January is off-season, I am told that the volcano & hot springs tour and other such tours will not be operational. Your site is great! If you arrived really early on day 1 and left late on day 2 then you could get a fair bit accomplished. Itll be worth it for the extra time. But in general, do I have any insight into what prices will be in January, no. With that in mind, Naxos is probably the best 2nd island. Do these ferries operate on time in the winter months or they often cancelled or delayed? Youll definitely find many flights and can pick and choose your flight times. There are bank machines on all the islands so getting more cash is never a problem. If we book a cabin, do we get the whole cabin to ourselves or do we share it with others (as it has 4 beds)?. Hi Dave, Such amazing work you are doing. Required fields are marked *. Paros also very good.

There are morning ferries in April from Santorini to Athens that leave at 7am on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

Have you ever heard of Volotea airlines? Im thinking that maybe after the tour ends in Athens, we could go back to the ferry port or airport and go to Santorini. Would it be a problem to book the two adults into a luxe cabin and then book an economy ticket for my friends daughter, but have her (and her luggage) join us in the cabin? I do not see this port on the Blue Star website. We have not found any ferry schedule for November. From Santorini ferry to Paros, ferry to Mykonos, and ferry back to Athens. 3) Weather wise, I understand that the temperature will be in the low teens and windy. Though it seems tempting to do a cruise/tour I highly recommend planning and traveling on your own.

Great information! Thank you so much. Nomiki. I am having difficulty choosing the 2nd island. I have a recollection of flights during this time being quite cheap and abundant in January.

So were thinking Athens for 1 night and then to Santorini for 4 nights, then Paros for 3 nights, Mykonos for 3 nights, then home. Santorini still has much to see even when the weather is not-great (as long as its not pouring rain). By taking a tour you miss out on the best times to see the islands: early morning and evening. naxos Were going to Greece this December and I almost cancelled my trip since I kept reading negative comments about going to Greece in Dec BUT, I feel so much better now after reading your comments. Also, were bringing a credit card too with no foreign transaction fee. Chitradip Saha. Your website is very informative.

My sister and I are both in our early 30s and parents 60s. You should be the islands tourist bureau chief. A good choice if youre prone to seasickness. Visit Athens at the end this has the added benefit of giving you some buffer time at the end of your trip in case there are ferry cancellations. Will it schedule another Highspeed ferry for that day and I shall wait for it? Any other island would be nice to see in December? I have purchased tickets from Athens to Santorini with high speed ferry. The Ryanair flight departing Athens for Santorini at 7am looks like the best option to me, as Im thinking 2 hours 30 should be enough time in between the flights to get our hold baggage, check in again and go through security. 3. If you have a few more then go to Ios, Naxos, or Paros to find some great beaches. 1) We are considering taking the Aegeon Pelagos Prevelis ferry on the way out of Santorini to Heraklion which departs really early morning at 3:40 AM and reaches at 9:40 AM. Thank you for your site! Thanks, Aubrey. I would guess that there will be more Rome-Santorini flights added but there are no guarantees especially for any specific day. The only disadvantage is that there are no ferries from Santorini to Crete in the off season so youd have to return to Athens then go to Crete. Is it better to fly via Athens? If you ever find yourself in Sunny South African in Johannesburg please do not hesitate to call me as I would certainly like to host you as our guest and show you around our amazing country. Regards Given that we are staying in Santorini for one night only, we would also like to visit Mykonos for a few hours. Not so much concerned about the mainland. Because our flight into Athens arrives late afternoon May 21st, and 45 minutes is probably not enough time to make a turn around to catch the 5:15 to Santorini, were looking at alternate options. Ive been to Athens and Santorini, but my wife has never been to Greece. Anu. Have a great trip. With your pictures and explanation that will not happened to anybody going to Santorini.

We are going to take the bluestar ferry. I was wondering if it runs and how do I go about booking it? We are very excited and Thanks in advance. Sometimes if the two airlines are partners then luggage can be checked through to the destination. The flight will get you there before 7am and youll probably be sitting at a cafe in Parikia with your bags at your feet waiting for 2 or 3 hours. I am thinking to leave Santorini in mid December for Istanbul and transit in Athens. Thank you in advance for your advice. Paros, Naxos, Felegandros, and Serifos are all wonderful islands. Since Hellenic is owned by Blue Star this will often be listed as the Blue Star Ariadne. Greece Athens Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini I have flown with them many times. Can we stop over at Mykonos from Athens to Santorini or vice versa? It takes a little more effort but creates a much more memorable trip. The port is 20-minutes by bus or taxi from Fira (Santorinis largest town). But you have lots of time its not going to sell out in May. The only direct flight I see from Rome to Santorini on the day we need leaves Rome @ 23:40 and arrives the next morning @ 02:50. Its one of the smaller Superjets (so could be a rough ride). Were not big drinkers and I would say were pretty conservative with money. I cant believe the detail you provided and the photos! I cant seem to find any information on if they check the tickets to allow access to certain decks/areas. Will it be crowded? There are no guarantees but 2 hours 15 minutes should be plenty of time. Yes, they will check tickets but that doesnt mean the child would be allowed to access the cabin.

She wants to see Santorini in its proper glory with all the vibrant colors. Were going to go in using the Blue Star ferry, but plan to take a flight out directly to Athens. This is a small ferry and can give a very rough ride in choppy seas. around 7.20am? And how is the weather in May? You can see the route you need to take here. I love to hear that this site is helpful. In Oct, Ill be flying Aegean to JTR on a Sun, arriving at 16:25. We are thinking to book in advance the Blue Ferry when leaving for Santorini on 22th but leaving for Athens by the Hellenic Seaways on 25th, Monday. Im in. I loved it. Is it beach weather? Kos is definitely a no as its a long way from Santorini and few direct ferries. Also very fast.

Id plan on taking a taxi. Your site is very helpful! You should easily be to Oia by 18:00. Are they newer to the scene? Hi Dave Ive just started looking into making plans to be in Greece November 17 to 26 (flying in and out of Athens). My wife and I plan to visit Santorini in late April. I found one from Zante Ferries leaving at 7:00 but arriving at 20:00, which is too late for me. Most flights via Athens reach Heraklion only around noon at the earliest, so half the day will be lost. Of course have good food too. I am planning to take ferry on September 9 from Naxos to Piraeus. Neither of us have ever flew to Athens before so not sure what the airport is like, how far away terminals are from each other, how many check in desks etc there are and what baggage collection carousels are like (some airports are notoriously slow Birmingham being one of them!). Is that mean the tickets are sold out? Micaela. Cool and grey. You need to purchase the whole cabin to be together. There is a ferry (BLUE STAR 2) at 17:00 hours departing from Santorini. when we arrive in Athens (around 9PM on 8/11) for us to maximize few days both at Athens and the islands? Any insight? Are there any convenient islands that you would recommend visiting from Santorini? Naxos is a great island to visit in the off season. Wed like to visit Santorini, Paros and tour Athens on the back end. Just found your site and it is so helpful. i was wondering how to pay you back as a token of appreciation, then i saw the Patron site. The Blue Star Delos ferry. We will be travelling to Santorini for 4 days from 22-25th September. Or, assuming youre in Athens the night before, its easy to purchase at any travel agent in central Athens (theyre all over the place). Just like you took many many hours out of your days to compile this AMAZING website I wanted to take a few minutes to say a HUGE thank you for all the valuable information. No. If not, then youll need the email and a passport to pick up your tickets from the Kiosk at Piraeus. My husband and I are planning a trip to Greece the last 2 weeks of July. Is it rough on the inside? I was hanging on every word and every tip you gave. I get extremely sea sick but Id love to travel by sea for the views. Will more flights from Rome to Santorini become available in the spring or is that typical? The most romantic island in Greece is Santorini, for sure.

Do you agree? So we plan to do the Fira-Oia trek, spend some time at Santo wines, Amoudi Bay, etc. The greatest informative site by far.

The only flight available from Santorini is at 8:20am, arriving in Athens at 9:10am. Do you think there will be a problem taking the public transport from Fira to the airport considering I need to be in the Santorini airport about an hour before the flight (right?) Based on this time of year where would you suggest we spend our time? Anyway, I wanted to book ahead of time and now Im worried that there is not a ferry that day. 4. Hi, wonderful help your website is. Keep it up. thirassia

Blue Star does appear to be having trouble with their website. Hi Dave. Good luck. Thanks so much loving your site.

If you want faster than that then youll have to fly. Also, if we get the Cabin, do we still get access to business lounge? Yes, theres a ferry every day to Santorini. Without knowing your budget I cant say. However the only options are the Blue Star 2 leaving at 6:10am which heads straight to Piraeus arriving 11:15am, or the Blue Star Delos leaving at 3:30pm and arriving Piraeus at 11:15pm. Trying to decide weather to buy a flight from Crete to Santorini ahead of time or if we should wait to see if theres a ferry between the two island. We have 5 days for this trip. I would switch your ferries and take Hellenic to Santorini, and Blue Star (which runs every day) back to Athens. We are looking to book in advance as August is the peak season. 3. How convenient are ferries to other islands (say IOS or Crete) from Santorini during December? Some ferries do have 2-berth cabins but the ones on the Santorini route I dont believe currently have these cabins. There should be a Highspeed4 and Cat4 from Piraeus to Santorini throughout May. Do you have a better itinerary idea or any suggestions. Crete, Naxos, and Paros are also good. Stay the night at a cheap hotel. Its just over a mile. Flights are a little more expensive than Id like to spend now for October, Athens to Santorini and back. Greek Easter is different than Western Easter so not an issue for your trip. 2. I have a quick question about sea jet doing a morning round from Santorini to Rafina starting May 20, none of the travel agents are aware of this schedule.

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