The distance between Santorini and Icaria is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Santorini to Icaria 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 Icaria → Santorini if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Ikaria Island (JIK).
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Take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Ag. Kirykos.
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There are several options for getting from Santorini to Icaria by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Santorini and Icaria is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Santorini and Icaria by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Santorini to Icaria is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Santorini and Icaria is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Santorini and Icaria. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Santorini and Icaria. We recommend that you fly from Santorini (JTR) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Santorini and Icaria. The ferry typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice a week.
Seajets, Golden Star Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Small Cyclades Lines and Dodekanisos Seaways run the ferry services between Santorini and Icaria. Ferries run twice a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Santorini and Icaria. Flights depart from Santorini (JTR) and arrive at Ikaria Island (JIK) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Santorini to Icaria. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Santorini to Icaria typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Santorini (JTR) and and arrive into Ikaria Island (JIK).
The closest major airport to Icaria is Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Icaria. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Santorini to Icaria. We recommend that you take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Ag. Kirykos. instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santorini to Icaria is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 30m | €140($140) | once daily | 448km (278 miles) |
Plane and Ferry | 3h 55m | €180($180) | twice a week | 572km (356 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €165($165) | twice a week | 266km (165 miles) |
Ferry via Katapola | 8h 25m | €110($110) | once a week | 406km (252 miles) |
Small Cyclades Lines
Dodekanisos Seaways
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Aegean Airlines
The following major airports near Icaria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.