Getting from Alexandroupoli to Donoussa

If you are heading to Donoussa from Alexandroupoli you are making your way from the far northeastern corner of Greece to one of the Small Cyclades islands, northeast of Naxos, on the opposite side of the country. It has good beaches and a single main settlement with an atmosphere of genuine isolation.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alexandroupoli to Donoussa. Alexandroupoli's ferry connections are limited to Samothrace, Lemnos, Agios Efstratios and Lavrio. Getting to Donoussa by sea means flying to Athens first and then taking the Piraeus to Donoussa ferry, which runs around 4 times a week and takes around 6 hours 45 minutes. Alternatively, fly to Naxos and take the local Express Skopelitis ferry to Donoussa, which runs 6 days a week in summer and takes around 2 to 3 hours.

Getting there by air

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

Your best option

Fly from Alexandroupoli to Athens and then fly to Naxos and take the local ferry across to Donoussa. It is the most practical approach. Give yourself at least two nights on Donoussa and come prepared as facilities on the island are limited.