There are 2 ways to get from Karpathos to Santorini Island by plane or ferry
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Karpathos to Santorini Island by ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karpathos to Santorini Island is to ferry which costs €23 - €27 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Karpathos to Santorini Island is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €110 - €240.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Karpathos and arriving at Thira Santorini Port. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Karpathos and Santorini Island is 200 km.
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The best way to get from Karpathos to Santorini Island without a car is to ferry which takes 10h 15m and costs €23 - €27.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Karpathos to Santorini Island, including transfers.
There are 2111+ hotels available in Santorini Island.
What companies run services between Karpathos, Greece and Santorini Island, Greece?
Olympic Air, Aegean Airlines, and Sky Express fly from Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) to Santorini (JTR) twice daily. Alternatively, Blue Star Ferries operates a ferry from Karpathos to Thira Santorini Port 3 times a week. Tickets cost €23–27 and the journey takes 10h 15m.
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- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Karpathos Island National Airport to Santorini via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–330
- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Karpathos Island National Airport to Santorini via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–270
Ferry from Karpathos to Thira Santorini Port
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Website
- https://www.bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
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