Getting from Agathonisi to Rafina

If you are heading to Rafina from Agathonisi you are making your way from the northern Dodecanese group to the second most important ferry port serving Athens, on the northeastern Attica coast and the closest port to Athens Airport. It is the departure point for ferries to Andros, Tinos, Mykonos and several other Cycladic islands.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Agathonisi to Rafina. Getting there means taking the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, flying to Athens and then taking a taxi or bus to Rafina from the airport, which takes around 25 to 30 minutes and covers around 20 kilometres.

Getting there by air

Rafina has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens International, around 20 kilometres to the southwest. Taking the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, flying to Athens and then a taxi or bus to Rafina gives a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Take the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, fly to Athens and take a taxi or bus directly to Rafina from the airport. The proximity of Rafina to Athens Airport makes it a straightforward connection for anyone heading to the northern Cyclades without crossing the city to Piraeus.