Santorini can be reached by air or boat.

Athens is the main transport hub in Greece, however there is an international airport on Santorini offering direct flights from many European hubs. There are regular and inexpensive flights from Athens and other major European cities to Santorini. We know many of our guests are planning on travelling around Greece or other European countries before or after the wedding. We recommend using Google Flights to plan your trip based on your own travel itinerary.

If you prefer to take a ferry, check Ferry Hopper (www.ferryhopper.com) to view ferry times and prices. There are high-speed and regular speed ferries, so check to confirm the departure and arrival times. Once you arrive at the ferry port, you can reach the towns at the top of the cliffs by taxi, cable car, or even donkey (Pearce’s recommended method!).

There are also regular ferry services from Athens and the neighboring islands (the Cyclades). If you are planning on arriving or departing to/from Santorini to another Greek Island aside from Mykonos or Crete, you will need to take a ferry as many of the smaller Greek islands do not have an airport.

If taking a ferry, make sure to build in a buffer as the ferry boats will leave promptly. At the Santorini ferry port there aren’t a lot of air conditioned buildings, so bring cold water and dress appropriately. Most ferries won’t sell out but we recommend booking your tickets in advance.

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