Getting from Agathonisi to Koufonisia

If you are heading to Koufonisia from Agathonisi you are making your way from the northern Dodecanese group to one of the Small Cyclades islands, on the opposite side of the Aegean. It has some of the finest beaches in the Cyclades and a lively summer atmosphere that punches well above its size.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Agathonisi to Koufonisia. Getting there means taking the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, flying to Athens and then taking the Piraeus to Koufonisia ferry, which runs daily in summer and takes around 5 to 8 hours. Alternatively, fly to Naxos via Athens and take the local ferry from Naxos to Koufonisia, which takes around 45 minutes and runs daily in summer.

Getting there by air

Koufonisia has no airport. The nearest airport is Naxos. Taking the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, flying to Athens and then Athens to Naxos, followed by the short ferry to Koufonisia, gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 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 then fly to Naxos and take the short ferry across to Koufonisia. It is the most practical approach. Book ahead in summer as Koufonisia has very limited accommodation and the island fills up fast.