Ferry from Athens to Mykonos: Piraeus or Rafina, times and prices (2026)
Mykonos ferries leave from two Athens ports: Rafina, closer to the airport with a shorter, cheaper crossing, and Piraeus. How to choose, how long, and how much.
- Rafina to Mykonos: from 1h50, from about €35.50. Piraeus: from 2h35, from about €43 (Ferryhopper, October 2026).
- Cars: from about €74 from Rafina and about €128 from Piraeus.
- Ferries arrive at the new port in Tourlos, about 2 km north of town; then bus, sea bus or taxi.
Landing in Athens and going straight to Mykonos, Rafina is usually best: close to the airport, shorter crossing, cheaper ticket. Staying in central Athens, Piraeus is easy by metro.
Piraeus or Rafina for Mykonos?
| From Rafina | From Piraeus | |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing time | from 1h50 | from 2h35 |
| Companies | Fast Ferries, Golden Star Ferries, Seajets | Seajets, Blue Star Ferries |
| Adult ticket | from about €35.50 | from about €43 |
| Car | from about €74 | from about €128 |
Figures according to Ferryhopper, October 2026. Both ports have daily sailings.
In short: Rafina is closer to the airport, about 45 minutes shorter at sea and cheaper. Piraeus suits anyone staying in central Athens and travelling by metro.
Getting to the port
Getting to Rafina: Rafina is about 33 km east of central Athens and closer to the airport than Piraeus. It is about half an hour by car or taxi from the airport, and KTEL buses also run there. The port has a single terminal, so it is much easier to find your way than in Piraeus.
Getting to Piraeus: from the airport take metro line 3 straight to Piraeus station (up to 59 minutes) or the 24-hour X96 bus. From central Athens (Syntagma, Monastiraki) take metro line 1 or 3. The port is huge: walking from the entrance to your gate can take up to 30 minutes, so check your gate on the ticket. Airport to Piraeus and the city.
Where do you arrive on Mykonos?
According to Ferryhopper, ferries from Athens arrive at the Mykonos New Port in Tourlos, about 2 km north of town (Chora). From there take the bus, the sea bus or a taxi. In summer the taxi queue can be long, so arrange a transfer with your hotel.
How much is the ferry to Mykonos?
- From Rafina: from about €35.50 per adult. Two adults with a car: about €109.
- From Piraeus: from about €43 per adult. Two adults with a car: about €171.
Kosher food on Mykonos
An independent business, KosherMykonos, runs a kosher shop and meal delivery. Details and more places: Shabbat times & kosher in Greece.
Tips before you book
- July and August: book ahead, especially with a car or if you want a cabin on a night sailing.
- Meltemi wind: from mid-May to mid-September a strong north wind blows. High-speed boats are cancelled first, and sometimes the port authority stops all sailings. When strong wind is forecast, a large conventional ferry is the safer choice.
- Strikes: when the seamen's union strikes, all ferries stay in port. Check today's strikes and the strike calendar.
- Spare day: never come back from the island on the day of your flight home.
- Ticket and passport: most companies send an e-ticket with a QR code. Bring your passport and arrive at least an hour before departure.
More on ports, winds and tickets: Ferries in Greece: the complete guide.
More on the island: Mykonos destination guide.
FAQ
How long is the ferry from Athens to Mykonos? From 1 hour 50 minutes from Rafina, and from 2 hours 35 minutes from Piraeus, on high-speed boats.
Which port is cheaper for Mykonos? Usually Rafina. According to Ferryhopper, tickets from Rafina start at about €35.50 versus about €43 from Piraeus, and cars are much cheaper.
How do I get from Mykonos port to town? The new port is in Tourlos, about 2 km from town. There is a bus, a sea bus and taxis.
Crossing times, companies and fares are based on Ferryhopper and the operators' sites, October 2026. Fares are "from" prices for one adult, one way, and change by season and vessel. Check the current price when you book.
