Getting from Astypalaia to Alexandroupoli

If you are heading to Alexandroupoli from Astypalaia you are making your way from a butterfly-shaped island between the Cyclades and the Dodecanese to the far northeastern corner of Greece, a city on the Thracian coast close to the Turkish border and the gateway to Samothrace.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Astypalaia to Alexandroupoli. Getting there means taking the ferry from Astypalaia to Piraeus, which runs around 5 times a week and takes around 8 to 12 hours, and then flying or driving northeast via the Egnatia motorway to Alexandroupoli, which takes around 8 to 9 hours from Athens by road. Alternatively fly from Astypalaia to Athens and then fly to Alexandroupoli.

Getting there by air

Alexandroupoli has its own airport with connections from Athens. Astypalaia has its own small airport with connections from Athens. Flying from Astypalaia to Athens and then Athens to Alexandroupoli takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on the second leg. Total journey time is around 4 to 5 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Fly from Astypalaia to Athens and then fly to Alexandroupoli. It is the fastest and most practical approach. If you are planning to visit Samothrace from Alexandroupoli, ferries depart daily in summer and take around 1 hour 45 minutes. If you are traveling with a car, take the ferry from Astypalaia to Piraeus and drive northeast via the Egnatia motorway to Alexandroupoli.