Getting from Antikythera to Spetses

If you are heading to Spetses from Antikythera you are making your way from one of the most remote islands in Greece to a car-free island in the Saronic Gulf, on the opposite side of the country. It has neoclassical mansions around the harbour, a strong nautical tradition and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Antikythera to Spetses. Antikythera's ferry connections are limited to Kythira, Piraeus, Kissamos in Crete and occasional ports on the southern Peloponnese. Getting to Spetses means taking the ferry from Antikythera to Piraeus, which takes around 9 hours, and then boarding the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses, which runs up to 10 daily crossings and takes around 1.5 to 3.5 hours. Alternatively, take the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, fly to Athens and take the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses.

Getting there by air

Spetses has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Antikythera has no airport, only a helipad. Taking the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, flying to Athens and then taking the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses 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 Antikythera to Kythira, fly to Athens and take the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses. Note that Spetses is car-free so no vehicles can be taken to the island. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Antikythera to Piraeus and drive to the mainland port of Kosta, from where a short local boat crosses to Spetses in around 10 minutes.