Santorini to Mykonos in 2018. The complete guide.

 

Ferries Santorini to Mykonos 2018

The most popular ferry route in the Greek islands is the one connecting Mykonos to Santorini and Crete. The ferries operating this route also stop in Paros and Ios. Some, also stop in Naxos.

For 2018, the Santorini to Mykonos ferry connection will start on the 23rd of March with the Seajet 2 daily schedule. Hellenic Seaways will follow, with a daily flying Cat 4 schedule, from the 30th of March and the Highspeed 7 on the 6th April. Golden Star Ferries will start on the 11th May 2018 with its Super Runner. From then onward, the frequency will increase to up to five daily schedules.

This year, the ferry operators connecting Mykonos to Santorini are Hellenic Seaways, Seajets and Golden Star Ferries  Hellenic Seaways will operate the route with 2 vessels, Seajets with 4 vessels and Golden Star Ferries with 1 vessel. All three ferry companies operate high speed ferries.

Map of the Mykonos to Santorini ferry route

The ferry route from Mykonos to Santorini is part of the Mykonos to Crete route which includes Mykonos – Paros – Naxos – Ios – Santorini – Heraklio, Crete. The route is operated by high speed ferries and the travel time is between 1.5 and 4 hours. The distance between the ports of Mykonos and Santorini is 64.93 nautical miles. The minimum travel time is 2 hours 5 minutes and the maximum about 4 hours.

Santorini to Mykonos ferry schedules for 2018

From Santorini to Mykonos in 2018 with Hellenic Seaways

With the Highspeed 7

  • From 06/04/2018 until 15/10/2018 Daily at 11:00 with the Highspeed 7. Arrival in Mykonos at 13:30.

Note: The schedule will not operate on 09/04/2018.

The Highspeed 7 connects Crete to Mykonos and Santorini in 2017

The Highspeed 7

With the Flying Cat 4

  • From 30/03/2018 until 17/04/2017 & from 25/05/2018 until 30/09/2018Daily at 12:15 with the Flying Cat 4. Arrival in Mykonos at 14:40.
Hellenic Seaways Flying Cat 4

The Flying Cat 4

You can book all Hellenic Seaways ferries connecting Santorini to Mykonos online via www.danae.gr

From Santorini to Mykonos in 2018 with Golden Star Ferries

With the Super Runner

  • From 11/05/2018 until 21/05/2018 on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 12:40 with the Super Runner. Arrival in Mykonos at 15:10.
  • From 26/05/2018 until 15/06/2018  Daily at 13:10 with the Super Runner. Arrival in Mykonos at 16:05.
  • From 16/06/2018 until 16/09/2018 Daily at 14:30 with the Super Runner. Arrival in Mykonos at 18:30.
  • From 17/09/2018 until 21/10/2018 on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 13:10 with the Super Runner. Arrival in Mykonos at 16:10.

Note: There will be no schedules on 27/05/2018 & 28/05/2018

Golden Star Ferries Super Runner

The Super Runner

You can book the Golden Star Ferries, Super Runner connecting Santorini to Mykonos online via www.danae.gr

From Santorini to Mykonos in 2018 with SeaJets

With the Seajet 2

  • From 23/03/2018 until 26/04/2018 & from 22/10/2018 until 31/10 /2018 Daily at 12:25 with the Seajet 2. Arrival in Mykonos at 14:35.
  • From 06/06/2018 until 10/09/2018 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 12:45 with the Seajet 2. Arrival in Mykonos at 16:10.
  • From 08/06/2018 until 09/09/2018 on Fridays, Sundays & some Tuesdays at 12:45 with the Seajet 2. Arrival in Mykonos at 15:00.
  • From 01/10/2018 until 15/10/2018 Daily at 14:15 with the Seajet 2. Arrival in Mykonos at 16:25.
  • From 16/10/2018 until 21/10/2018 Daily except Mondays at 12:15 with the Seajet 2. Arrival in Mykonos at 14:35.
  • From 16/10/2018 until 21/10/2018 Daily except Mondays at 18:15 with the Seajet 2. Arrival in Mykonos at 20:25.
Seajets Seajet 2

The Seajet 2

With the Champion Jet 1

  • From 04/04/2018 until 15/10/2018 Daily at 10:45 with the Champion Jet 1. Arrival in Mykonos at 13:05.
Seajets Champion Jet 1

The Champion Jet 1

With the Champion Jet 2

  • From 01/06/2018 until 30/09/2018 Daily at 14:25 with the Champion Jet 2. Arrival in Mykonos at 17:30.
Seajets Champion Jet 2

The champion Jet 2

With the Blue Power

  • From 27/04/2018 until 30/09/2017 Daily at 12:25 with the Blue Power. Arrival in Mykonos at 14:45.

With the Sifnos Jet

  • From 01/06/2018 until 30/09/2018 Daily except Tuesdays and Saturdays at 09:30 with the Sifnos Jet. Arrival in Mykonos at 11:55.
  • From 01/06/2018 until 30/09/2018 on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10:30 with the Sifnos Jet. Arrival in Mykonos at 13:10.

You can book all Seajets ferries connecting Santorini to Mykonos online via www.danae.gr

What about Mykonos to Santorini Ferries in 2018?

We have published all 2018 ferry schedules from Mykonos to Santorini here and you can book all of them online via www.danae.gr.

How long is the ferry ride from Santorini to Mykonos

The ferries connecting Santorini to Mykonos are all High Speed catamarans, mono hauls or small hydrofoils. All take between 2 and 3 hours. Travel time depends on the speed, on the number of stops and of course on the weather.

Below is a list of travel times published by the ferry operators:

  • The Seajet 2 connects Santorini to Mykonos in 1h 50min.
  • The Champion Jet 1 connects Santorini to Mykonos in 2h 45min.
  • The Champion Jet 2 connects Santorini to Mykonos in 2h 45min.
  • The Blue Power connects Santorini to Mykonos in 2h 05min
  • The Sifnos Jet connects Santorini to Mykonos in 2h 45min.
  • The Highspeed 7 connects Santorini to Mykonos in 2h 40min.
  • The Flying Cat 4 connects Santorini to Mykonos in 1h 25min.
  • The Super Runner connects Santorini to Mykonos in 4h.

How much is the ferry from Santorini to Mykonos?

Prices for 2018 ferries connecting Santorini to Mykonos start at 59,00 euros per person. Since the ferry ride is quite short and the vessels small, only seats are available. Both in economy and business class. Below we list the prices for each company and vessel operating the Mykonos to Santorini route in 2018:

Fares with Hellenic Seaways from Santorini to Mykonos

The Highspeed 7 ferry from Santorini to Mykonos offers 2 types of seats at the following cost:

  • Economy numbered seat: 67,00 euros
  • Economy table seat: 67,00 euros
  • VIP numbered seat: 87,00 euros
  • VIP Table Seat: 87,00 euros

The Flying Cat 4 ferry from Santorini to Mykonos offers 2 types of seats at the following cost:

  • Economy numbered seat: 67,00 euros
  • VIP numbered seat: 87,00 euros

Fares with Golden Star Ferries from Santorini to Mykonos

The Super Runner ferry from Santorini to Mykonos offers 3 types of seats at the following cost:

  • Economy numbered seat: 59,00 euros
  • Economy table seat: 59,00 euros
  • VIP numbered seat: 75,00 euros

Fares with Seajets from Santorini to Mykonos

The Champion Jet 1 and Champion Jet 2 ferries from Santorini to Mykonos offer 3 types of seats at the following cost:

  • Economy (silver) numbered seat: 66,80 euros
  • Business (Club) numbered seat: 75,80 euros
  • Platinum numbered Seat: 78,60 euros

The Sifnos Jet & Seajet 2 ferries from Mykonos to Santorini offer 2 types of seats at the following cost:

  • Economy (silver) numbered seat: 66,80 euros
  • Business (Club) numbered seat: 75,80 euros

 

Which ferry connecting Santorini to Mykonos should i choose?

Since the travel time and prices are quite similar for all ferries connecting Mykonos to Santorini, your main concern would be first of all if you are traveling with a vehicle and then the departure time, availability, the weather conditions and the reliability.

  • Traveling with a vehicle: The Seajet 2 and the Flying Cat 4 are passenger only ferries. All others take vehicles.
  • Departure time: As you have seen above there are schedules both in the morning and the afternoon.
  • Availability: The popularity of this route and the smaller size of the ferries operating the Mykonos Santorini connection means that you might not always find availability for your first choice. You should probably book in advance if you are traveling in July and August.
  • Weather conditions: During the summer, very often, there are strong Northern winds in the Aegean. This means that you might have a bumpy ferry ride. Especially if you are traveling from Santorini to Mykonos. The Seajet 2 and the Flying Cat 4 are small hydrofoils and are less sea worthy compared to the larger catamarans and mono-hauls. Also keep in mind that rough seas might delay ferries as they cannot cruise at great speed. You can check the wind conditions on our blog here.
  • Reliability: Traveler reviews suggest that the most reliable service is by the Highspeed 7 and the Super Runner. As mentioned above, many parameters can affect timings. The weather, how fast passengers and vehicles go in and out at every stop, etc. A call at the ferry operators central agency at your departure time can save you some time.

Santorini port information

When you arrive in Santorini, the ferry will dock in Athinios, the ferry port of the island. Its a small port and it gets very busy when ferries arrive. There are buses meeting the ferries to the island’s capital, Fira. There are also taxis, but not enough for everyone. The bus network in Santorini is quite good and you can fairly easily reach your hotel. Fira, the capital is the starting point for all buses. In Athinios port, there are some restaurants and travel agents.

Athinios port, Santorini

Athinios port, Santorini

Keep in mind that ferries, especially the fast small ones, only dock for a few minutes. You should rush your way out of the ferry when you arrive. It will also help you get a sit on the bus.

There is no direct bus from the port of Santorini to Santorini airport.

Mykonos port information

Mykonos has two ports, the old port next to the main village “Chora” and the new port which is 2 Km further away.

All car passenger ferries, both conventional and catamaran, dock at the new port. Only the small Seajet 2 and the Superjet hydrofoils dock at the old port.

Ferries from Athens to Mykonos 2017

Mykonos New Port

The old port of Mykonos can be easily reached by foot from the main village. That is not the case with the new port. Travelers, especially those with small children and carrying luggage, should have this in mind. There are buses to the new port and of course taxis. There is also a Sea bus connecting “Chora” to the new port every 30 minutes.

Ferries from Athens to Mykonos 2017

Mykonos old port

At both ports there are waiting areas and a place to grab a drink or a snack. There are travel agencies in the main village and above the old port. At the new port, there are some ferry ticket pick up points booths.