Getting from Andros to Donoussa

If you are heading to Donoussa from Andros you are making your way from the northernmost island in the Cyclades to one of the Small Cyclades islands, northeast of Naxos. It has good beaches and a single main settlement with an atmosphere of genuine isolation.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Andros to Donoussa. The most practical sea approach is to take the ferry from Andros south through Tinos, Mykonos and Naxos and then connect to Donoussa on the local Express Skopelitis from Naxos, which runs 6 days a week in summer and takes around 2 to 3 hours. Alternatively, take the ferry from Andros to Rafina, make your way to Piraeus and board the Piraeus to Donoussa ferry, which runs around 4 times a week and takes around 6 hours 45 minutes.

Getting there by air

Donoussa has no airport. The nearest airport is Naxos. Andros has no airport either. Taking the ferry from Andros to Rafina, flying to Athens and then Athens to Naxos, followed by the local ferry to Donoussa, 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 Andros to Rafina, fly to Athens and then fly to Naxos and take the local Express Skopelitis across to Donoussa. It is the most practical approach. Give yourself at least two nights on Donoussa and come prepared as facilities on the island are limited. If you are traveling with a car, take the ferry from Andros to Rafina, drive to Piraeus and board the direct Piraeus to Donoussa ferry.