Getting from Anafi to Nisyros

If you are heading to Nisyros from Anafi you are making your way from one of the most remote islands in the Cyclades to one of the most geologically dramatic islands in the Dodecanese group. The entire island sits inside a volcanic caldera and the crater at Stefanos is one of the most accessible volcanic landscapes in Europe.

Take the ferry

There is a seasonal direct ferry from Anafi to Nisyros 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 9 to 13 hours depending on the vessel and stops. Alternatively, take the ferry from Anafi to Santorini, fly to Athens and then fly to Kos, followed by the local ferry from Kos to Nisyros taking around 1 to 1.5 hours.

Getting there by air

Nisyros has no airport. The nearest airport is Kos. Anafi has no airport either. Taking the ferry from Anafi to Santorini, flying to Athens and then Athens to Kos, followed by the local ferry from Kos to Nisyros, gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 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 Kos and take the local ferry across to Nisyros. Check the Kos to Nisyros schedule before booking your flights as the service does not run daily. If you prefer to travel by sea, check whether the seasonal direct ferry from Anafi aligns with your dates as it avoids Athens entirely.