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How to get fromSantorini Island to Cycladesby helicopter, bus, car ferry, plane, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Santorini Island to Cyclades by helicopter, bus, car ferry, plane, or ferry

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  1. Helicopter, bus

    best
    1. Take the helicopter from Santorini Heliport to Ios Heliporthelicopter helicopter
    2. Take the bus from Chora to Ios Portbus bus
    37 min

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Iosferry ferry Bsf
    1h 1m
    €6–15

  3. Car ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Ioscarferry car ferry
    40 min
    €7–40

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Santorini (JTR) to Milos Island National Airport (MLO)plane plane JTR - MLO
    2h 30m
    €110–230

  5. Car ferry via Paros

    1. Take the car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Paroscarferry car ferry
    1h 59m
    €58–113

Santorini Island to Cyclades by car ferry

Calendar36Weekly Car ferry
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket€7Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 43.5 km
  • Duration: 37 min

What companies run services between Santorini Island, Greece and Cyclades, Greece?

Seajets operates a car ferry from Thira Santorini Port to Port of Ios 3 times a day. Tickets cost €15–40 and the journey takes 40 min. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, and Sky Express fly from Santorini (JTR) to Milos Island National Airport (MLO) every 4 hours.

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