Getting from Aegina to Astypalaia

If you are heading to Astypalaia from Aegina you are making your way to a butterfly-shaped island sitting between the Cyclades and the Dodecanese. It has a Chora topped by a Venetian castle that is one of the finest in the Aegean.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Aegina to Astypalaia. The most practical ferry 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 Astypalaia ferry, which runs 4 times a week and takes around 9 hours 40 minutes. It is a long total journey but connects the two islands without flying.

Getting there by air

Astypalaia has its own small airport with daily connections from Athens. Taking the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus, the metro to Athens Airport and flying to Astypalaia takes around 1 hour in the air. Total travel time is around 4 to 5 hours and is the most practical approach for most travellers. Check the schedule carefully as flights run a limited number of times per week.

Your best option

Take the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus and fly to Astypalaia. It is the fastest and most practical approach. If you are travelling with a car, take the Saronic ferry from Aegina to Piraeus and board the Piraeus to Astypalaia ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in around 9 to 10 hours.