Getting from Anafi to Agathonisi

If you are heading to Agathonisi from Anafi you are making your way from one of the most remote islands in the Cyclades to one of the most remote islands in the Dodecanese group, on the opposite side of the Aegean. Agathonisi has almost no tourist infrastructure and an atmosphere of complete isolation.

Take the ferry

There is a seasonal direct ferry from Anafi to Agathonisi running in summer on the wider Blue Star route that connects the Cyclades with the Dodecanese. The service runs a limited number of times per week and takes around 12 to 16 hours depending on the vessel and stops along the way. It is a very long sea journey but keeps the route within the island network without going through Athens. Alternatively, take the ferry from Anafi to Santorini, fly to Athens and then fly to Leros or Samos, followed by the local ferry to Agathonisi, which runs 3 to 5 times a week and takes around 1 to 2 hours.

Getting there by air

Agathonisi has no airport. The nearest airports are Leros and Samos. Anafi has no airport either. Taking the ferry from Anafi to Santorini, flying to Athens and then Athens to Leros or Samos, followed by the local ferry to Agathonisi, gives a total journey time of around 7 to 8 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Anafi to Santorini, fly to Athens and then fly to Leros or Samos and take the local ferry across to Agathonisi. Check the ferry schedule before booking your flights as the service runs a limited number of times per week. Build flexibility into your plans as Agathonisi is not the easiest island to leave in a hurry.