Getting from Alonissos to Kalymnos

If you are heading to Kalymnos from Alonissos you are making your way from the most remote of the Sporades group to an island in the Dodecanese group, known above all for its sponge diving tradition and its status as one of the premier rock climbing destinations in Europe.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alonissos to Kalymnos. The two islands are in completely different parts of Greece with no sea connection between them. Getting there means taking the ferry from Alonissos to Skiathos, flying to Athens and then flying to Kalymnos or Kos, or taking the ferry to Volos, driving to Piraeus and boarding the overnight Piraeus to Kalymnos ferry, which takes around 9 to 11 hours.

Getting there by air

Kalymnos has its own small airport with connections from Athens. Alonissos has no airport. Taking the ferry from Alonissos to Skiathos, flying to Athens and then Athens to Kalymnos takes around 1 hour in the air. Total journey time is around 5 to 6 hours. Alternatively, fly to Kos and take the short ferry from Mastichari to Kalymnos, which takes around 30 to 45 minutes. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Alonissos to Skiathos, fly to Athens and then fly to Kalymnos or Kos. If you fly to Kos, the Mastichari to Kalymnos ferry is a frequent and effortless connection. If you are traveling with a car, take the ferry from Alonissos to Volos, drive to Piraeus and board the overnight Piraeus to Kalymnos ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.