Getting from Agathonisi to Rhodes

If you are heading to Rhodes from Agathonisi you are making your way to the largest island in the Dodecanese group, further south. It has a medieval walled city built by the Knights of Saint John that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe.

Take the ferry

There is a direct ferry from Agathonisi to Rhodes running several times a week year-round, taking around 6 to 8 hours depending on the vessel and the stops along the way. It is one of the most practical connections within the Dodecanese network and avoids going through Athens entirely. Check the schedule before planning around it and build your travel dates around the available departures.

Getting there by air

Rhodes has an international airport. Taking the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, flying to Athens and then Athens to Rhodes gives a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the direct ferry from Agathonisi to Rhodes. It connects the two islands without going through Athens and is the most practical approach within the Dodecanese. If time matters more than the sea journey, take the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos and fly to Rhodes via Athens.