Sitia – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Sitia – Santorini (Thira)
Ferries to Cyclades Islands
Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Sitia to Santorini (Thira). Sitia Santorini (Thira) ferries cost around $71 and $198, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Sitia Santorini (Thira) ferries.
Sitia Santorini (Thira) ferry sailings typycally depart from Sitia at around 01:15. The last ferry leaves at 20:30.
The Sitia Santorini (Thira) ferry trip can take around 6 hours 55 minutes. The fastest Sitia to Santorini (Thira) ferry is around 6 hours 15 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 2 weekly sailings from Sitia to Santorini (Thira) serviced by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Sitia Santorini (Thira) ferry prices typically range between $71* and $198*. The average price is typically $137*. The cheapest ferries from Sitia to Santorini (Thira) start from $71*. The average price for a foot passenger is $136*. The average price for a car is $196*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25.
The distance between Sitia to Santorini (Thira) is approximately 87 miles (140km) or 76 nautical miles.
Yes, Blue Star Ferries allow cars on board ferries between Sitia and Santorini (Thira). Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Sitia and Santorini (Thira).
Foot passengers can travel on the Sitia to Santorini (Thira) ferry with Blue Star Ferries.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Sitia to Santorini (Thira).
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| Sitia - Santorini (Thira) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Crete | |
| Destination Country | Cyclades Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | $137 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6 h 55 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 6 h 15 m | |
| First Ferry | 01:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:30 | |
| Distance | 76 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
The port town of Sita is located on the Greek island of Crete which lies in the Aegean Sea. On the island, Sita is to the east of Agios Nikolaos and to the north east of Lerapetra. The town is generally not much visited by tourists and is not particularly well developed and can trace its history back to Minoan times. Excavations have been unearthed in the neighbouring site of Petras which date back to the end of the Neolithic period, 3,000 BC through to the Bronze Age, 3,000 - 1,050 BC. In support of the Petras findings, excavations at other archaeological sites on the island, such as Itanos and Mochlos, have found artefacts from Minoan times. Petras has, over its history, also been under the control of the Venetians who used it as a base for their eastern Mediterranean operations. The site was destroyed by an earthquake in 1508, and again by pirates in 1538 and by the Venetians in 1651.
The port at Sitia connects Sitia and eastern Crete with several other Greek islands as well as with the port of Piraeus on the Greek mainland. The town also has a marina which accommodates smaller fishing boats and yachts.
The Greek island of Santorini is one of the Cyclades group of islands that lies in the south Aegean Sea. The island has very much been shaped by its volcanic past which has created a rather unusual landscape in places. A popular site on the island is the water filled 'Caldera' crater and is surrounded by a wall of colourful cliffs which are packed full of charming houses. The island is also known for its lovely beaches, its busy port, its archaeological finds and the wonderful sunsets which are best viewed from the village of Oia, on the island's northernmost tip.
The island's beaches are distinctive in that they are mainly made up of dark volcanic sands, which can get very hot during the summer, and therefore a sun lounger or towel are an essential piece of kit. The best beaches tend to be located around the eastern coastline and always popular is the stretch found at Perissa. However, a little to the south is Perivolos Beach which is also lovely as is Red Beach which is close to ancient Akrotiri, where the red cliffs are hard to miss.
