Getting from Aegina to Amorgos

If you are heading to Amorgos from Aegina you are making your way to the most eastern of the Cyclades, a long narrow island of dramatic cliffs, deep blue water and the extraordinary Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa built into the cliff face above the sea.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Aegina to Amorgos. The most practical approach is to take the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus, which takes around 40 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes, and then board the Piraeus to Amorgos ferry, which runs daily in summer and takes around 5 to 9 hours depending on the vessel. Amorgos has two ports, Katapola in the centre and Aegiali in the north, so check which port your ferry arrives at before booking accommodation as the road between them takes around 30 minutes.

Getting there by air

Amorgos has no airport. The nearest airports are Naxos and Santorini. Taking the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus, the metro to Athens Airport and flying to Naxos, followed by the ferry to Amorgos taking around 2 to 3 hours, gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. The ferry from Piraeus is often the more practical approach given the direct connection.

Your best option

Take the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus and board the Piraeus to Amorgos ferry. It is the most direct approach. Give Amorgos at least three nights. The island opens up slowly and rewards those who stay long enough to find its rhythm. If you are travelling with a car, the conventional ferry from Piraeus takes your vehicle directly to the island.