Getting from Alonissos to Rafina

If you are heading to Rafina from Alonissos you are making your way from the most remote of the Sporades group to the second most important ferry port serving Athens, on the northeastern Attica coast around 20 kilometres from Athens Airport. It is the departure point for ferries to Andros, Tinos, Mykonos and several northern Cycladic islands.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Alonissos to Rafina. Rafina has no connection to the Sporades ferry network. Getting there means taking the ferry from Alonissos to Skiathos, flying to Athens and then taking a taxi directly to Rafina from the airport, which takes around 20 to 25 minutes. Alternatively, take the ferry from Alonissos to Volos, drive to Athens and then continue to Rafina.

Getting there by air

Rafina has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens International, around 20 kilometres to the west. Alonissos has no airport either. Taking the ferry from Alonissos to Skiathos, flying to Athens and then taking a taxi to Rafina gives a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Alonissos to Skiathos, fly to Athens and take a taxi directly to Rafina from the airport. At around 20 to 25 minutes it is one of the most convenient airport to port connections in Greece. If you are traveling with a car, take the ferry from Alonissos to Volos, drive to Athens and then northeast to Rafina.