Getting from Agathonisi to Amorgos

If you are heading to Amorgos from Agathonisi you are making your way from the northern Dodecanese group to the most eastern of the Cyclades, on the opposite side of the Aegean. It has dramatic cliffs, the extraordinary Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa built into the cliff face above the sea and an atmosphere that rewards those who make the effort to get there.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Agathonisi to Amorgos. Getting there means taking the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, flying to Athens and then taking the Piraeus to Amorgos ferry, which runs daily in summer and takes around 5 to 8 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 local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, flying to Athens and then Athens to Naxos, followed by the ferry to Amorgos taking around 2 to 3 hours, gives a total journey time of around 6 to 7 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, fly to Athens and take the ferry from Piraeus to Amorgos. 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 traveling with a car, the conventional ferry from Piraeus takes your vehicle directly to the island.