Getting from Alexandroupoli to Agathonisi

If you are heading to Agathonisi from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to one of the most remote islands in the Dodecanese group, on the opposite side of the Aegean. Agathonisi has almost no tourist infrastructure and an atmosphere of complete isolation.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Agathonisi. Alexandroupoli's ferry connections are limited to Samothrace, Lemnos, Agios Efstratios and Lavrio. Getting to Agathonisi by sea means flying to Athens and then flying to Leros or Samos, followed by the local ferry to Agathonisi, which runs 3 to 5 times a week and takes around 1 to 2 hours.

Getting there by air

Agathonisi has no airport. The nearest airports are Leros and Samos. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then Athens to Leros or Samos, followed by the local ferry to Agathonisi, gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then fly to Leros or Samos and take the local ferry across to Agathonisi. Check the ferry schedule before booking your flights as the service runs a limited number of times per week and your travel dates need to align with the available departures. Build flexibility into your plans as Agathonisi is not the easiest island to leave in a hurry.