Getting from Alexandroupoli to Chios

If you are heading to Chios from Alexandroupoli you are making your way to one of the most overlooked islands in the northeastern Aegean, relatively close to Alexandroupoli in geographic terms. It is famous above all for its mastic trees in the south of the island that produce a resin found nowhere else on earth.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Chios. Getting there by sea means taking the ferry from Alexandroupoli to Lemnos, which runs several times a week, and then connecting to Chios from Lemnos via the wider Aegean ferry network. This keeps the journey within the northeastern Aegean without going through Athens.

Getting there by air

Chios has its own airport with connections from Athens and Lemnos. Flying from Alexandroupoli to Lemnos and then directly to Chios avoids Athens entirely and is the fastest approach. Total journey time via this route is around 2 to 3 hours. Alternatively, fly from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then Athens to Chios for a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Lemnos and then fly directly to Chios. The direct Lemnos to Chios connection avoids Athens entirely and is the most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Alexandroupoli to Piraeus and board the overnight Piraeus to Chios ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.