Santorini (Thira) Chalki Ferry

The Santorini (Thira) Chalki ferry route connects Cyclades Islands with Dodecanese Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Blue Star Ferries. The crossing operates up to 2 times each week with sailing durations from around 15 hours.

Santorini (Thira) Chalki sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Cyclades Islands to Dodecanese Islands page.

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How long is the ferry from Thira to Chalki?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Thira to Chalki is approximately 15h. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Thira to Chalki?

The average price of a ferry from Thira to Chalki is approximately 55 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Thira to Chalki can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Thira to Chalki?

There is 1 ferry operator for Thira to Chalki and this is

Blue Star Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Thira to Chalki?

Ferries from Thira to Chalki are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Thira to Chalki?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Thira to Chalki with

Blue Star Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Thira to Chalki?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Thira to Chalki with the following operators

Blue Star Ferries

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Thira to Chalki?

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted onboard this ferry service so please look for alternative routes which accommodate pets.

How far is Chalki from Thira?

Thira to Chalki is approximately 131 nautical miles distance apart.

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.