Athens to Mykonos Ferry

The Athens to Mykonos ferry runs from both Athens ports: Piraeus, next to the city, and Rafina, near the airport. The fastest ferry is a Seajets high speed ferry from Rafina, which reached Mykonos in 2 hours 25 minutes in 2026; from Piraeus, the Seajets 07:00 ferry took 2 hours 40 minutes. The cheapest tickets are on the conventional ferries from Rafina, from about €35.50 with Fast Ferries or Golden Star Ferries. The one thing to know: pick your departure port first, based on where you spend the night before, because the two ports are 45 km apart.

Mykonos is 71 nautical miles from Rafina and about 86 nautical miles from Piraeus. All ferries arrive at the New Port in Tourlos, just north of Mykonos Town.

Piraeus or Rafina

Rafina is 33 km east of Athens city center and about 25 to 30 minutes by taxi from Athens International Airport. It has the most ferries to Mykonos, up to 10 a day in summer, from Seajets, Fast Ferries and Golden Star Ferries, and the lowest fares. It is the best choice if you land at the airport and want to go straight to Mykonos, or if you stay near the airport.

Piraeus is the main port of Athens, 15 km from the center and on metro Lines 1 and 3. Blue Star Ferries and Seajets sail from the port of Piraeus. It is the best choice if you are staying in central Athens.

Both ports have ferries every day of the year, so either works for a ferry trip to Mykonos from Athens. Travel time to the port matters as much as the crossing itself: from Syntagma Square the metro to Piraeus takes about 25 minutes, while the port of Rafina is closer to the airport than to the city.

Ferry options compared

High speed ferries (Seajets)

Seajets runs the fastest Athens to Mykonos ferries from both ports.

• From Piraeus at 07:00: Olympic Champion Jet called at Syros and reached Mykonos at 09:40, daily from 1 June to 18 October 2026.
• From Piraeus at 09:30: stopped at Syros and Tinos and reached Mykonos at 12:20, daily from 2 May to 6 October 2026 (09:15 in April and October).
• From Rafina at 07:40 (Monday to Friday): called at Andros and Tinos and reached Mykonos at 10:05.
• From Rafina at 14:20 (daily): reached Mykonos at 17:00.

High speed ferries have reserved seats in air-conditioned lounges and snack bars. They are faster but pricier, and can be uncomfortable in strong winds. If you suffer from seasickness, take medication before boarding.

Conventional ferries (Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries)

• Blue Star Ferries from Piraeus: Blue Star Paros leaves daily at 07:30, calls at Syros and Tinos, and reaches Mykonos at 12:45. On some days Blue Star Myconos also leaves Piraeus at 07:15 via Syros on its way to Ikaria and Samos.
• Fast Ferries from Rafina: runs all year with conventional and high speed ferries, up to 5 crossings a day in recent summers. Fast Ferries lets you bring all the luggage you can carry.
• Golden Star Ferries from Rafina: runs Superferry and Andros Queen (conventional, with cabins) and the high speed Superexpress, up to twice a day in recent summers.

Conventional ferries have outdoor decks, cafes and plenty of space. They are cheaper, more stable in wind, and carry cars and motorcycles.

Which ferry suits you

The ferry operators on the Mykonos route split neatly: Seajets for speed, Blue Star Ferries for comfort from Piraeus, and Fast Ferries or Golden Star Ferries for low fares from Rafina port. Ticket prices vary depending on the port, vessel and seat class.

• Fastest: Seajets from Rafina (2 hours 25 minutes) or Piraeus at 07:00 (2 hours 40 minutes).
• Cheapest: a conventional ferry from Rafina, from €35.50.
• With a car: Rafina is cheaper for vehicles (from €74) than Piraeus (from €90).
• Prone to seasickness: a conventional ferry.
• Staying in central Athens: Blue Star at 07:30 or Seajets at 07:00 from Piraeus.

Timetable and season

In summer the first ferries leave both ports around 07:00. From Piraeus, the main departures run in the morning, and Ferryscanner lists the last one at 15:00. From Rafina, ferries run through the day, with the last departures around 17:30.

Summer (June to September): Ferryscanner counts about 26 weekly crossings from Piraeus, and Ferryhopper counts up to 10 daily crossings from Rafina.

Spring and autumn: Seajets starts in April and ends in October, on reduced timetables. Blue Star, Fast Ferries and Golden Star keep sailing.

Winter (November to March): fewer sailings, mostly conventional ferries from Rafina and Blue Star from Piraeus. Strong winds cause more cancellations.

Check ferry schedules a few days before you travel, as departure times can change.

Getting to the departure port

Getting to Piraeus

• Metro: Line 1 (green) and Line 3 (blue) end at Piraeus station, opposite gate E5. A 90-minute ticket costs €1.20.
• From Athens airport: metro Line 3 runs to Piraeus in about an hour for €9, or take the X96 bus for €5.50.
• Taxi: about €20 from Syntagma Square by day, €25 at night.
• Departure gate: Mykonos ferries normally leave from gates E6 and E7, a short walk from the metro. Blue Star Paros uses E6 for foot passengers and E7 for vehicles. A free port shuttle runs from near gate E5.

Getting to Rafina

• From the airport by bus: orange KTEL buses leave from a stop about 200 m from Exits 2 and 3 and run to a stop next to the port. They run from 04:30 to 22:30, every 30 to 60 minutes, take 30 to 40 minutes and cost about €3.
• From the airport by taxi: about 25 to 30 minutes; roughly €38 by day and €53 at night.
• From central Athens: KTEL intercity buses also run to Rafina; check the current timetable, and allow extra time in traffic.

Arrive at the port 1 hour before departure, or 90 minutes with a car. Rafina is small and easy to navigate; Piraeus is large, so allow extra time.

Arriving in Mykonos

Ferries from Athens dock at the New Port in Tourlos, about 2 to 2.5 km north of Mykonos Town (Chora). The Old Port in town handles smaller boats, excursion boats to Delos and cruise tenders.

• SeaBus: a water taxi runs from the New Port to the Old Port every 30 minutes, from 1 April to 20 November, for €2. It is the easiest way into town with luggage.
• Bus: buses connect the New Port with Mykonos Town and the airport. Luggage goes under the bus.
• Taxi: demand often exceeds supply, and queues are long when two or three ferries arrive together. Pre-book a transfer in peak season.
• Walking: not recommended with luggage; the road is busy and has little shade.

When you leave Mykonos, arrive at the New Port 45 to 60 minutes before departure. Make sure you know which port your ferry uses.

Mykonos ferry tickets and prices

Book on the operators' websites or on booking sites such as Ferryhopper, Ferryscanner or Direct Ferries. Most ferry tickets are e-tickets you can show on your phone.

What drives the price:

• Departure port: Rafina has the cheapest fares.
• Vessel type: high speed ferries cost more than conventional ferries.
• Seat class: business and VIP seats cost €53 to €95; cabins on Golden Star Ferries cost €90 to €96.
• Vehicles: cars from €74 (Rafina) or €90 (Piraeus); motorcycles about €30 to €33.

Discounts: children under 4 travel free on the Rafina route, and children, people with disabilities and Greek island residents can get up to 50% off. Pets travel free with registration; small pets must stay in carriers.

Luggage: Golden Star Ferries and Seajets allow up to 50 kg per passenger. Fast Ferries has no weight limit for what you can carry.

Ferry or flight to Mykonos

Aegean Airlines and Sky Express fly from Athens International Airport to Mykonos in about 50 minutes, and the airport is 8 minutes' drive from Mykonos Town. Flights are fastest but usually cost more in summer and have luggage limits. If you land at Athens airport, the Rafina ferry is 30 minutes away and gets you to Mykonos in 2.5 to 4.5 hours, often for less.

Island hopping from Mykonos

Mykonos is a common first stop on a Greek islands trip. From the New Port, ferries continue south to Paros, Naxos and Santorini several times a day in summer, and north to Tinos, Andros and Syros. A classic route is Athens to Mykonos, then Paros or Naxos, then Santorini, with a flight home from Santorini. Book each leg separately, and allow at least 2 hours between connections on the same day in case of delays. See our island hopping guide for sample routes.

Tips

• Meltemi winds: in July and August, strong north winds can cancel ferries. On 31 July and 14 August 2026, Blue Star cancelled its 07:30 Piraeus to Syros, Tinos and Mykonos sailing because of bad weather. Leave a buffer day before an international flight.
• Strikes: seamen's unions call occasional 24-hour strikes, such as on 28 February 2026.
• Book early for August: the cheapest tickets, car spaces and cabins sell out.
• Onward travel: from Mykonos, ferries go to Paros, Naxos, Tinos and Santorini.

See also our guides to Mykonos ferries, Piraeus, Rafina, Seajets, Blue Star Ferries, Golden Star Ferries and Fast Ferries.