Getting from Andros to Schinoussa

If you are heading to Schinoussa from Andros you are making your way from the northernmost island in the Cyclades to one of the Small Cyclades, in the southern part of the group. It has more than 18 beaches scattered around a coastline that you can walk across in an afternoon.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Andros to Schinoussa. The two islands are at opposite ends of the Cyclades with no direct sea connection. Getting there means taking the ferry from Andros to Rafina, which runs up to 11 times daily and takes around 1 to 2 hours, and then either flying to Naxos from Athens Airport and taking the local Express Skopelitis ferry to Schinoussa, which takes around 2 hours and runs almost daily in summer, or taking the Piraeus to Schinoussa ferry from Athens, which runs around 3 times a week and takes around 7 to 9 hours.

Getting there by air

Schinoussa 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 Schinoussa, 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 ferry across to Schinoussa. It is the most practical approach. Give yourself at least two nights on Schinoussa and come with everything you need 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 conventional Piraeus to Schinoussa ferry.