Ferries, whitewashed villages & caldera sunsets
This is leg 3 of 3, the final leg.
Travel leg · Greek Island Hop
Naxos to Santorini
Naxos and Santorini sit about 79 km (49 mi) apart in a straight line, with Santorini to the south. It is leg 3 of 3 on our Greek Island Hop itinerary, a 9-day trip. This one most likely involves a water crossing, so check ferry schedules early.
- Straight-line distance
- 79 km · 49 mi
- Est. road distance
- Water crossing likely
- Est. drive time
- Not estimated
- Direction
- Heading south
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
This leg most likely crosses water, so we don’t estimate road distance or drive time. Check ferry or flight schedules for the actual crossing.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By ferry
Santorini most likely needs a water crossing from here, so start with ferry schedules (our route guide also mentions flights). Sailings can vary by season.
Ferries link the islands, and most travelers fly or take a ferry from Athens to the first island. Sailings vary by season and weather, so build in slack. Once on each island, buses, taxis, scooters or rental cars cover the short hops.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Santorini
Plan two to three days: the caldera rim walk, a winery afternoon, ruins at Akrotiri and a beach day.
Fira to Oia hike
10 km walk along the caldera rim through Firostefani and Imerovigli.
Oia
Clifftop village of blue domes, famous for its caldera sunset.
Ammoudi Bay
Small fishing port below Oia with fish tavernas and swimming off the rocks.
Ammoudi Fish Tavern
Waterside fish tavern at the foot of Oia's cliffs.
Santo Wines
Cooperative winery with a terrace over the caldera, pouring Assyrtiko.
Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Bronze Age town preserved under volcanic ash, covered by a roof.
Before you leave Naxos
Give it two to three days: Chora and the beaches, plus a drive through the mountain villages.
On this curated route
Where Naxos → Santorini sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Santorini to Naxos is the same 79 km in a straight line, heading north. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Weather at each end
Average daytime highs at both ends stay within 1°C of each other all year, so you can pack the same way for both.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naxos high | 14° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 21° | 25° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 19° | 16° |
| Santorini high | 14° | 14° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 18° | 16° |
| Naxos rain | 95 | 82 | 45 | 26 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 43 | 63 | 85 |
| Santorini rain | 96 | 81 | 44 | 26 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 44 | 64 | 87 |
Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Santorini month guides.
Naxos to Santorini: questions travelers ask
How far is Naxos from Santorini?
Naxos is about 79 km (49 mi) from Santorini in a straight line, with Santorini to the south. The trip most likely involves a water crossing, so the distance you actually travel depends on the ferry or flight route.
How long does it take to drive from Naxos to Santorini?
We don't estimate a drive time for this one: it most likely crosses water, so check ferry schedules before you plan the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Naxos to Santorini?
Our Greek Island Hop itinerary includes this leg. Greek Island Hop runs about 9 days across 4 stops, best in May – Oct.
Getting to Naxos
- Mykonos to Naxos 38 km
Guides for both ends
- Naxos travel guide
- Naxos weather best time to visit
- Santorini travel guide
- Santorini weather best time to visit
Santorini by month
Plan Naxos → Santorini with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.