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Last Updated On March 17, 2022 by Dave Briggs Leave a Comment

How to travel from Santorini to Andros island in Greece

There are no direct ferries sailing from Santorini to Andros in Greece. Instead, you'd need to take a ferry to Mykonos first, and then swap boats to go to Andros. This guide shows you how.

A ferry arriving in the port on Andros island in Greece

Andros island in Greece

It has to be said that whilst Andros is a fantastic island to visit, it is not a natural ‘next island to visit' after Santorini.

As you can see from this map, Andros is quite some distance away from Santorini even though it is in the same chain of islands known as the Cyclades.

Whatever route you choose, there's going to be be quite some travel time involved. If you're on a 2 month backpacking trip around the Greek islands, it might not be important. If you only have a week or two though, you should perhaps think of alternative islands to visit after Santorini.

On some years, there have been direct ferries between Santorini and Andros. This was not the case in 2020 though, and it seems doubtful in 2021 also.

Old Lady's Jump Beach in Andros Island in the Cyclades, Greece

How to get from Santorini to Andros

There isn't an airport in Andros island, and the closest airport to Andros is in Athens. This means that even if you flew from Santorini to Athens, you'd still need to take a ferry from Athens to Andros.

Most people determined to pair Santorini and Andros together would choose to make a trip from Santorini to Andros by taking a ferry.

As mentioned, direct ferries between Santorini and Andros are rare. The last ferry operator to offer this was Golden Star, and perhaps Minoan.

You can check if there are still direct ferries by using Ferryhopper and typing in the dates you want to sail.

Ferries to Andros from Santorini

So if there are no direct ferries to the island of Andros leaving from Santorini, what do you do?

The answer is a little Greek island hopping!

During the summer, the best solution would be to take the ferry from Santorini to Mykonos first. Once in Mykonos, you would then swap boats to travel from Mykonos to Andros by ferry.

Ferries from Mykonos arrive in Mykonos new port

There's usually four ferries per day leaving from Mykonos to Andros, so you might only have to wait at the ferry port in Mykonos for a couple of hours before getting on the boat to Andros.

Of course, you'll need to check the ferry timetables!

Ferry schedules are normally uploaded 1-2 months in advance. You can find schedules, timetables and ticket prices here at Ferryhopper.

Andros Island Travel Tips

A few travel tips for visiting Andros island:

  • For hotels in Andros and Santorini, Booking is the place to go. You can filter down by options so it makes getting the best accommodation most suitable for you easier. There's also a Genius level discount after you've used the platform a few times which will help you save a little money, and may give you a few extra perks.

  • Andros is the second largest island in the Cyclades. You might want to rent a car to get around. Read my tips on renting a car in Greece for more details.

  • Ferryhopper is really the only place I look for and book ferry tickets online. It's a simple to use site, reliable, and they don't put a markup on the ticket prices which some other online ferry booking platforms do.

  • Did you know I've co-written a travel guide book for the Greek island of Andros? Check it out here on Kindle: Andros and Tinos in Greece – Greek Islands Travel Guide.

  • Make sure you arrive at the port in Santorini on time for your ferry departure by using Welcome taxis. Pre-booked taxis at regular taxi prices in Santorini!

What to see in Andros Greece

Andros has a lot to see and do. In addition to the travel book on Amazon I've already mentioned, I've also got the following blog posts you might like to read when planning a trip to Andros in Greece.

  • Andros Island Travel Guide
  • How to get to Andros Island Greece
  • Where to stay in Andros Greece
  • How to get around Andros

Visiting Andros Island in Greece

How to take the journey from Santorini to Andros FAQ

Questions about about traveling to Andros from Santorini often include:

How can I get to Andros from Santorini?

The best way to make a trip from Santorini to Andros is by ferry. There may be seasonal ferries sailing directly from Santorini to Andros in some years, but it's probably best to arrange to take a boat to Mykonos first, and then swap ferries before continuing on to Andros.

Is there an airport on Andros?

There isn't an airport on the Cyclades island of Andros, so the only way to get from Santorini to Andros is to use a ferry. The closest airport to Andros is in Athens.

How many hours is the ferry from Santorini to Andros?

As traveling from Santorini to Andros usually involves making a connection, the total travel time is hard to predict. You should allow at least 10 hours, but don't be surprised if it takes longer. Should direct ferries ever run this route, the travel time would be around 8 hours.

Where do I buy ferry tickets to Andros?

The easiest way to get hold of ferry tickets in Greece is by using Ferryhopper. Although I suggest you book your Santorini to Andros ferry tickets in advance, you could also wait until you are in Greece, and use a travel agency.

How to get to Andros island in Greece from Santorini by ferry

Have you traveled between the popular destinations of Santorini and Andros? Which ferry operators did you use for your trips, and what were your thoughts on them? Please share with other readers by leaving a comment below!


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Dave is a travel writer who's been living in Greece since 2015. He's been writing blog posts such as this one about getting from Santorini to Andros during that time, and has also co-written a book about the Greek islands of Andros and Tinos, which is available on Amazon.

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