There are 2 ways to get from Karpathos to Santorini Island by ferry or plane
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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 7h and costs €100 - €260.
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 349 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.
The ferry from Karpathos to Athinios Port takes 10h 15m including transfers and departs three times a week.
There are 2150+ hotels available in Santorini Island.
What companies run services between Karpathos, Greece and Santorini Island, Greece?
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. Alternatively, Sky Express, Olympic Air, and two other airlines fly from Karpathos Island National Airport (AOK) to Santorini (JTR) twice daily.
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- Website
- skyexpress.gr
Flights from Karpathos Island National Airport to Santorini via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–240
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Karpathos Island National Airport to Santorini via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–330
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Karpathos Island National Airport to Santorini via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €140–600
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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