How to travel from Chíos to Santorini, Greece

The distance between Chíos and Santorini is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chíos to Santorini by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SantoriniChíos if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Chios (JKH) to Santorini (JTR).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated byOlympic Air+ 2 others
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Santorini.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chíos and Santorini

There are several options for getting from Chíos to Santorini by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 1h 55m.

The distance between Chíos and Santorini is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Chíos and Santorini by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Chíos to Santorini is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Chíos and Santorini is to fly which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chíos and Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chíos and Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Chios (JKH) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Chíos and Santorini. The ferry typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once a week.

Blue Star Ferries, Seajets, Golden Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Chíos and Santorini. Ferries run once a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Chíos and Santorini. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and arrive at Santorini (JTR) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Chíos to Santorini. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 1h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Chíos to Santorini typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Chios (JKH) and and arrive into Santorini (JTR).

The closest major airport to Santorini is Santorini International Airport (JTR) (JTR) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Santorini. Naxos Airport (JNX) (JNX) and Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chíos to Santorini. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Santorini. instead which will take 5h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chíos to Santorini is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

How do I get from Chíos to Santorini

Compare travel optionsbetween Chíos and Santorini

Transport options from Chíos to Santorini
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
€155($155)
hourly423km (263 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
5h 35m
€205($205)
once a week280km (174 miles)
Ferry via Mykonos10h 45m
€175($175)
once a week457km (284 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Chíos and Santorini

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Airlines

Airports near Santorini

The following major airports near Santorini offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

JTR
Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Santorini
JNX
Naxos Airport (JNX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Santorini
HER
Heraklion International Airport (HER)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Santorini