Getting from Alexandroupoli to Anafi

If you are heading to Anafi from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to one of the most remote islands in the Cyclades, on the opposite side of the country. It has a monolithic rock rising 460 metres from the sea and almost no tourist infrastructure.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Anafi. Alexandroupoli's ferry connections are limited to Samothrace, Lemnos, Agios Efstratios and Lavrio. Getting to Anafi by sea means flying to Athens first and then taking the Piraeus to Anafi ferry, which runs around 3 times a week and takes around 8 to 11 hours. Alternatively, fly to Santorini and take the short ferry from Santorini to Anafi, which takes around 1 hour 15 minutes and runs several times a week in summer.

Getting there by air

Anafi has no airport. The nearest airport is Santorini. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then Athens to Santorini, followed by the short ferry to Anafi, gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then fly to Santorini and take the short ferry across to Anafi. It is the most practical approach. Come with everything you need as the island has almost no facilities and that is entirely the point of going.