Getting from Antiparos to Samos

If you are heading to Samos from Antiparos you are making your way from a small quiet island in the Cyclades to an island in the eastern Aegean, close to the Turkish coast. It is green and mountainous with wine production dating back to antiquity and the UNESCO-listed Heraion sanctuary.

Take the ferry

There is a seasonal direct ferry from Antiparos to Samos running in summer on the wider Blue Star route that connects the Cyclades with the eastern Aegean. The service runs a limited number of times per week and takes around 8 to 12 hours with stops along the way. The more practical approach for most travelers is to take the short ferry from Antiparos to Paros, make your way to Piraeus and fly to Samos via Athens.

Getting there by air

Samos has an international airport with connections from Athens. Antiparos has no airport either. Taking the short ferry from Antiparos to Paros, making your way to Piraeus and flying to Samos via Athens takes around 1 hour on the second leg. Total journey time is around 6 to 7 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the short ferry from Antiparos to Paros, make your way to Piraeus and fly to Samos via Athens. It is the fastest and most practical approach. If you prefer to travel by sea, check whether the seasonal direct ferry from Paros to Samos aligns with your dates. If you are traveling with a car, take the short ferry from Antiparos to Paros, drive to Piraeus and board the overnight Piraeus to Samos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to the island.