Folegandros to Santorini Ferry
🚢 Folegandros → Santorini — this week
18 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 2/day
Tomorrow (Wed 22 Jul): 4 ferries — first at 12:38
Operated by Hoper, Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries · crossing 17m–3h
Folegandros to Santorini Ferry
Folegandros to Santorini -- At a Glance
- Season: Seasonal service (February to October).
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day, February to October.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
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The Folegandros to Santorini ferry is one of the most rewarding crossings in the Cyclades, linking one of Greece’s quietest, most unspoilt islands with its most famous. You leave behind Folegandros’s whitewashed clifftop village and arrive at Santorini’s volcanic harbour — two islands that couldn’t feel more different, yet both utterly Greek. seasonal service (February to October) means you can make this journey regardless of when your trip falls.
Throughout the year there are 2 ferries per day on average, giving you reasonable flexibility when planning connections. In peak summer months expect slight variation, while shoulder and winter months tend to settle into a steady daily rhythm.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Folegandros to Santorini:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | No | – |
| February | Yes | 2.0 |
| March | Yes | 1.7 (1–3) |
| April | Yes | 1.8 (1–3) |
| May | Yes | 1.8 (1–3) |
| June | Yes | 1.8 (1–3) |
| July | Yes | 2.4 (1–4) |
| August | Yes | 2.6 (1–4) |
| September | Yes | 2.0 (1–4) |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | No | – |
| December | No | – |
Folegandros to Santorini — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-07-21):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 21 Jul | 2 | 12:50, 19:12 | Hoper, SeaJets |
| Wed 22 Jul | 4 | 12:38, 12:50, 15:45 | Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Hoper, SeaJets |
| Thu 23 Jul | 2 | 12:30, 12:50 | Hoper, SeaJets |
| Fri 24 Jul | 3 | 12:50, 13:43, 14:20 | Fast Ferries, Hoper, SeaJets |
| Sat 25 Jul | 1 | 12:50 | SeaJets |
| Sun 26 Jul | 2 | 12:05, 12:50 | Hoper, SeaJets |
| Mon 27 Jul | 4 | 11:58, 12:50, 16:45, 21:50 | Fast Ferries, Hoper, SeaJets |
| Tue 28 Jul | 2 | 12:50, 19:12 | Hoper, SeaJets |
| Wed 29 Jul | 3 | 12:50, 15:20 | Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Hoper, SeaJets |
| Thu 30 Jul | 3 | 12:30, 12:50, 16:23 | Hoper, SeaJets |
| Fri 31 Jul | 3 | 12:50, 13:43, 14:20 | Fast Ferries, Hoper, SeaJets |
| Sat 1 Aug | 1 | 12:50 | SeaJets |
| Sun 2 Aug | 2 | 12:05, 12:50 | Hoper, SeaJets |
| Mon 3 Aug | 4 | 11:58, 12:50, 16:45, 21:50 | Fast Ferries, Hoper, SeaJets |
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Tips for the Folegandros–Santorini Ferry
- Four-berth cabins offer the best value if you are travelling as a family or small group; the cost divided between you is often comparable to a budget hotel room.
- Luggage trolleys are available at Piraeus and a few larger island ports; at smaller ports you carry your own bags from the car park to the gangway.
- If you are prone to seasickness and see a Force 5–6 forecast, take preventive medication the night before as well as on the morning of travel.
- A compact headlamp or torch is worth packing; island paths and port areas are not always well lit, especially in the off season.
- In Santorini, the clifftop villages of Oia and Fira offer the famous caldera views over the submerged volcanic crater, best seen at sunset from Oia’s castle. The 214 steps down to Amoudi Bay lead to some of the best seafood tavernas on the island, and local wine tours offer a taste of Assyrtiko, the volcanic-soil white grape unique to the island.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Folegandros to Santorini?
Typically 1 ferry per day, February to October. Service runs year-round.
Are there ferries from Folegandros to Santorini today?
Yes – 2 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Folegandros to Santorini this week?
Around 18 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 2 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Folegandros to Santorini?
The first departure is usually 12:38.
How long is the ferry from Folegandros to Santorini?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 17m, while the slowest takes around 3h. Typical crossing times by operator: Hoper 17m–21m, SeaJets 45m–1h20m (high-speed), Blue Star Ferries 1h50m, Fast Ferries 2h50m–3h (conventional).
Which ferry companies operate the Folegandros–Santorini route?
The route is served by Hoper, Fast Ferries, SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional, high-speed vessels.