Getting from Chios to Alonissos

If you are heading to Alonissos from Chios you are making your way from one of the most overlooked islands in the northeastern Aegean 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 Chios to Alonissos. The two islands are in different island groups with no sea connection between them. Getting there by sea means taking the overnight Chios to Piraeus ferry, which runs around 3 times a week and takes around 9 hours, and then driving to Volos or Mantoudi for the ferry to Alonissos. Alternatively fly from Chios to Athens and then fly to Skiathos and take the short ferry from Skiathos to Alonissos, which takes around 1 to 2 hours. 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. Chios has its own airport with daily connections from Athens. Flying from Chios to Athens and then Athens to Skiathos, followed by the ferry from Skiathos to Alonissos, gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Fly from Chios to Athens and then fly to Skiathos and take the ferry across to Alonissos. It is the most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Chios to Piraeus and drive to Volos or Mantoudi for the ferry to Alonissos from there.