Getting from Arki to Athens

If you are heading to Athens from Arki you are making your way from one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Dodecanese to the capital of Greece and the gateway to everything it connects to.

Take the ferry

There is a direct overnight ferry from Arki to Piraeus running via the Blue Star route through the Dodecanese, taking around 10 to 14 hours with stops along the way through Patmos, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos and Rhodes. It is a long sea journey but comfortable with cabins available and arrives in the morning. From Piraeus the metro takes around 20 minutes to central Athens. The faster alternative is to take the local ferry from Arki to Leros and fly from there.

Getting there by air

Arki has no airport. The nearest airports are Leros and Kos, both with connections from Athens. Taking the local ferry from Arki to Leros, which takes around 1 hour, and then flying to Athens takes around 50 minutes in the air. Total journey time is around 3 to 4 hours and is the most practical approach for most travelers.

Your best option

Take the local ferry from Arki to Leros and fly to Athens. It is the fastest and most practical approach. Check the ferry schedule from Arki before planning your departure as services run only a limited number of times per week. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight Blue Star ferry from Arki through the Dodecanese network to Piraeus, which takes your vehicle and arrives in the morning.