Getting from Arki to Amorgos

If you are heading to Amorgos from Arki you are making your way from one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Dodecanese to the most eastern of the Cyclades, on the opposite side of the Aegean. It has dramatic cliffs, the extraordinary Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa built into the cliff face above the sea and an atmosphere that rewards those who make the effort to get there.

Take the ferry

There is a seasonal direct ferry from Arki to Amorgos running in summer on the wider Blue Star route that connects the Dodecanese with the Cyclades. The service runs a limited number of times per week and takes several hours with stops along the way. It is one of the more natural sea connections between the two island groups and avoids Athens entirely. Amorgos has two ports, Katapola and Aegiali, so check which port your ferry arrives at before booking accommodation as the road between them takes around 30 minutes.

Getting there by air

Amorgos has no airport. The nearest airports are Naxos and Santorini. Arki has no airport either. Taking the local ferry from Arki to Leros, flying to Athens and then taking the Piraeus to Amorgos ferry gives a total journey time of around 8 to 10 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the seasonal direct ferry from Arki to Amorgos when the schedule works for your dates. It is the most enjoyable approach and avoids Athens entirely. If the timing does not align, take the ferry from Arki to Leros, fly to Athens and take the Piraeus to Amorgos ferry. Check the ferry schedule from Arki carefully before planning as services run only a limited number of times per week. Give Amorgos at least three nights. The island opens up slowly and rewards those who stay long enough to find its rhythm.