No airportFly and ferry
Can you fly to Anafi?
Anafi has no commercial airport. Fly to Santorini (JTR), then finish the trip by ferry.
- Nearest gateway
- Santorini (JTR)
- Fastest ferry leg
- 1h 15m ferry
- Athens port
- Piraeus
- From Athens by sea
- 3-8h depending on vessel type
01Airport status
Does Anafi have an airport?
No. Anafi has no commercial airport. The nearest flight gateways are Santorini (JTR). Fly into one of them and take the ferry to the island port.
- Direct flights
- None: no runway on Anafi
- Best combination
- Fly to Santorini (JTR), then 1h 15m ferry
- Ferry from Piraeus
- SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Hellenic Seaways3-8h depending on vessel type · €35-75
02Flight and ferry
Anafi transit and ferry connections.
| Route | Fly to | Ferry operator | Ferry time | Typical fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini (JTR) | ATH | SeaJets / Blue Star Ferries | 1h 15m ferry | €15-40 |
Source: Discover Cyclades gateway notes; fares are indicative and set by the operators.
Book Anafi ferry tickets
Compare schedules and operators, then book the crossing that fits your flight.
03Journey at a glance
How to reach Anafi.
- 01
Fly to Santorini
Book a flight arriving at ATH.
- 02
Transfer to Port
Take a quick taxi from the island airport to the local port.
- 03
Board the Ferry
Take the 1h 15m ferry ferry connection to Anafi.
Practical tips
- 01Book ferry tickets in advance during July-August.
- 02Check if your flight leaves enough buffer time (2h+) to reach the port.
- 03Download the FerryHopper app for live tracking.
04Primary gateways
Your best airport options.
Option 01
Santorini (JTR)
Airport code ATH
Flight
- Airlines
- Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, SKY express, easyJet, Ryanair
- Airport to port
- Take a 10-20 min taxi or bus from the airport to the local port.
Ferry
- Duration
- 1h 15m ferry
- Typical fare
- €15-40
- Frequency
- 2-5 times daily in summer
05Who sails
Ferry operators to Anafi.
| Operator | Vessel type | Frequency | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Conventional (Slower) | Daily | Year-round |
| SeaJets | High-Speed | Daily (Summer) | Summer only |
FAQ
Getting to Anafi: questions.
- No, Anafi does not have an airport. The fastest way is to fly to Santorini (JTR) and take the 1h 15m ferry.
- The closest major airport is Santorini, which allows for a 1h 15m ferry connection.
- Yes, though ferry frequencies drop significantly between November and March.
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Check schedules and book your ferry to Anafi online. Availability is shown by the booking sites.
