Getting from Andros to Pserimos

If you are heading to Pserimos from Andros you are making your way from the northernmost island in the Cyclades to a tiny island wedged between Kos and Kalymnos in the Dodecanese group, on the opposite side of Greece. It has a single sandy beach, a handful of tavernas and accommodation that makes it worth staying overnight rather than just passing through on a day trip.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Andros to Pserimos. Pserimos is accessible only by local boat from Kalymnos, taking around 30 to 45 minutes. Getting there from Andros means taking the ferry from Andros to Rafina, which runs up to 11 times daily and takes around 1 to 2 hours, then flying to Kos or Kalymnos from Athens Airport and taking the local boat across to Pserimos.

Getting there by air

Pserimos has no airport. The nearest airports are Kos and Kalymnos. Andros has no airport either. Taking the ferry from Andros to Rafina, flying to Athens and then Athens to Kos, followed by the local boat to Pserimos, 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 Kos or Kalymnos and take the local boat across to Pserimos. Check local schedules on arrival as the Pserimos service is not bookable online in advance. If you want to stay overnight rather than day trip, the local ferry from Kalymnos is the more reliable connection.