Getting from Andros to Kasos

If you are heading to Kasos from Andros you are making your way from the northernmost island in the Cyclades to the southernmost island in the Dodecanese group, on the opposite side of Greece. It has a maritime history that produced some of Greece's most celebrated sea captains and an authenticity that comes from being almost entirely off the tourist circuit.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Andros to Kasos. Getting there means taking the ferry from Andros to Rafina, which runs up to 11 times daily and takes around 1 to 2 hours, making your way to Piraeus and boarding the Piraeus to Kasos ferry, which runs 3 to 5 times a week and takes around 13 to 17 hours. Flying via Rhodes is considerably more practical for most travelers.

Getting there by air

Kasos has its own small airport with connections from Athens via Rhodes. Andros has no airport. Taking the ferry from Andros to Rafina, flying to Athens and then Athens to Rhodes and Rhodes to Kasos 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 Rhodes and connect to Kasos by air or local ferry. Check the schedule carefully as the Kasos service runs a limited number of times per week. If you are traveling with a car, take the ferry from Andros to Rafina, drive to Piraeus and board the overnight Piraeus to Kasos ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in around 13 to 17 hours depending on the route.