Getting from Agistri to Astypalaia

If you are heading to Astypalaia from Agistri you are making your way from a small pine-covered island in the Saronic Gulf 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 Agistri to Astypalaia. The most practical ferry approach is to take the Saronic ferry from Agistri to Piraeus, which takes around 55 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes, and then board the Piraeus to Astypalaia ferry, which runs around 5 times a week and takes around 8 to 12 hours depending on the route and vessel.

Getting there by air

Astypalaia has its own small airport with connections from Athens. Taking the Saronic ferry from Agistri 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. Check the schedule carefully as flights run a limited number of times per week.

Your best option

Take the Saronic ferry from Agistri to Piraeus and fly to Astypalaia via Athens. It is the fastest and most practical approach. Give yourself at least three nights on Astypalaia as the island rewards those who stay long enough to explore both its Cycladic and Dodecanese sides. If you are traveling with a car, take the Saronic ferry from Agistri to Piraeus and board the overnight Piraeus to Astypalaia ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.