Getting from Astakos to Alonissos

If you are heading to Alonissos from Astakos you are making your way from a port town on the western coast of central Greece to the most remote of the Sporades group, in the northern Aegean. It has a densely forested coastline, a beautifully preserved old village above the port and a marine park that protects the largest colony of Mediterranean monk seals in Europe.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Astakos to Alonissos. Astakos ferry connections are limited to Kefalonia and Ithaca. Getting to Alonissos means driving northeast from Astakos to Volos or Mantoudi in northern Evia for the ferry to Alonissos. From Volos the crossing takes around 3 to 5 hours and from Mantoudi around 2 hours. The drive from Astakos to Volos takes around 3.5 to 4 hours via the E65 motorway, avoiding Athens entirely. Note that as of 2026 there are no departures from Agios Konstantinos to Alonissos.

Getting there by air

Alonissos has no airport. The nearest airport is Skiathos, with connections from Athens. Astakos has no airport either. Driving from Astakos to Athens and flying to Skiathos, followed by the ferry from Skiathos to Alonissos taking around 1 to 2 hours, gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Drive from Astakos northeast to Volos or Mantoudi and take the ferry across to Alonissos. It avoids Athens entirely and is the most natural and direct approach. If you prefer to fly, drive to Athens and fly to Skiathos then take the ferry across to Alonissos. If you are traveling with a car, the ferry from Volos or Mantoudi takes your vehicle directly to the island.