Getting from Andros to Agathonisi

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

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Andros to Agathonisi. The two islands are in completely different parts of Greece with no sea connection between them. Getting there means taking the ferry from Andros to Rafina, which runs up to 11 times daily and takes around 1 to 2 hours, flying to Athens and then flying 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. Andros has no airport either. Taking the ferry from Andros to Rafina, flying to Athens and then Athens to Leros or Samos, followed by the local ferry to Agathonisi, gives a total journey time of around 6 to 7 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Andros to Rafina, 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.