Santorini (Thira) – Chalki
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Santorini (Thira) – Chalki
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Santorini (Thira) and Chalki. Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Santorini (Thira) to Chalki. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Santorini (Thira) Chalki ferry typically departs Santorini (Thira) at about 03:20 and the last ferry usually leaves at 23:50.
Ferries from Santorini (Thira) to Chalki sail in around 15 hours 5 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 9 hours 40 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Santorini (Thira) to Chalki provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
On average the Santorini (Thira) Chalki ferry is $48*. The cheapest Santorini (Thira) Chalki ferry prices start from $48*. The average price for a foot passenger is $48*.
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 March 25.
The distance between Santorini (Thira) to Chalki is approximately 151 miles (243km) or 131 nautical miles.
Yes, Santorini (Thira) Chalki ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Santorini (Thira) and Chalki. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Santorini (Thira) and Chalki use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Santorini (Thira) Chalki ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board 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 | A$98* | |
| 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.
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.
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.
