Santorini (Thira) – Chalki

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Santorini (Thira) – Chalki

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Ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Chalki

Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Chalki. Santorini (Thira) Chalki ferries cost between £65 and £89, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Santorini (Thira) Chalki ferries.

Santorini (Thira) Chalki Ferry Times

The first Santorini (Thira) Chalki ferry typically departs from Santorini (Thira) at around 07:50. The last ferry usually departs at 23:50.

How long is the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Chalki?

The Santorini (Thira) Chalki ferry trip can take around 12 hours 20 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 9 hours 40 minutes with Blue Star Ferries. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Santorini (Thira) Chalki Ferry Operator Schedules

There are 2 weekly sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Chalki provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Santorini (Thira) Chalki Ferry Prices

Santorini (Thira) Chalki ferry prices typically range between £65* and £89*. The average price is typically £89*. The cheapest Santorini (Thira) Chalki ferry prices start from £65*. The average price for a foot passenger is £89*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated April 25.

How far is it from Santorini (Thira) to Chalki?

The distance between Santorini (Thira) to Chalki is approximately 151.3 miles (243.5km) or 131 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Santorini (Thira) Chalki ferry?

Yes, Blue Star Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Chalki. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Chalki.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Santorini (Thira) to Chalki?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Blue Star Ferries ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Chalki.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Chalki?

Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Chalki.

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Santorini (Thira) - Chalki Route summary
Departure Country Greece
Destination Country Greece
No. of Operators 2
Operators Anek Lines & Blue Star Ferries
Average Price £50*
Average Weekly Sailings 1
Average Sailing Duration 12h 32m
Fastest Sailing Duration 9h 45m
First Ferry 23:45
Distance 131 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.

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Santorini (Thira) Guide

Located in the southern Aegean Sea is the Greek island of Santorini and lies around 200 km to the south east of the Greek mainland. It forms part of the Cycladic group of islands and is the only location in Europe to have a hot desert climate. A popular pastime for visitors to Santorini is to take a cruise to the island's three islets, which were created in ancient times during a volcanic eruption. The islets are called Nea Kammeni, Palea Kammeni and Thirassia and provide an excellent vantage point for visitors to see the volcano, being located to the west of the island. The island's capital is Fira and is full of typical Cycladic houses with whitewashed walls, blue domed churches and stepped streets full of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.

The island of Santorini has two ports. The main port is Athinios, where all the ferry and commercial boats arrive. There is also the Old Port which is mostly used for cruise ships. From the main port, ferries can be taken to Piraeus, Rafina and to the other islands in the Cyclades. Both conventional and high speed ferries operate on these routes.


Chalki Guide

The Greek island of Chalki lies in the Aegean Sea and forms part of the Dodecanese group of islands. It is situated around 6 km to the west of the island of Rhodes and is the smallest inhabited island of the Dodecanese with a surface area of 28 sq. km and a coastline of around 34 km. The island's name is derived from the copper mines that used to exist on the island (Chalkos is Greek for copper). The island's economy was doing well at the end of 19th century, when Chalkites, the island's residents, developed navigation and a lucrative sponge industry. Chalki followed the historic course of Rhodes and was officially united with Greece in 1948. The world's youth nominated the island as the "Island of Peach and Friendship" in 1983.

The port, where the ferries arrive, is called Nimborio and is the only village on the island of any size. The port is shaped like a horseshoe around the bay.

Santorini (Thira) to Chalki
Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 31/03/2025 and 06/04/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 07:50 23:05 15 hours 15 minutes Sun
Blue Star Ferries 15:50 01:35 9 hours 45 minutes Wed

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