Getting from Astakos to Anafi

If you are heading to Anafi from Astakos you are making your way from a port town on the western coast of central Greece to one of the most remote islands in the Cyclades, on the opposite side of the country. It has a monolithic rock rising 460 metres from the sea and almost no tourist infrastructure.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Astakos to Anafi. Astakos ferry connections are limited to Kefalonia and Ithaca. Getting to Anafi means driving from Astakos to Athens, which takes around 3.5 hours, and then taking the Piraeus to Anafi ferry, which runs around 3 times a week and takes around 8 to 11 hours. Alternatively drive to Athens and fly to Santorini, then take the short ferry from Santorini to Anafi taking around 1 hour 15 minutes.

Getting there by air

Anafi has no airport. The nearest airport is Santorini. Astakos has no airport either. Driving from Astakos to Athens and flying to Santorini, then taking the short ferry to Anafi gives a total journey time of around 6 to 7 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Drive from Astakos to Athens, fly to Santorini and take the short ferry across to Anafi. It is the most practical approach. Come with everything you need as the island has almost no facilities and that is entirely the point of going. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Astakos to Athens and continue to Piraeus for the conventional Piraeus to Anafi ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to the island.