Getting from Chios to Folegandros

If you are heading to Folegandros from Chios you are making your way from one of the most overlooked islands in the northeastern Aegean to a small clifftop island in the southern Cyclades, on the opposite side of Greece. It has a Chora perched on the edge of a sheer drop above the sea and an atmosphere of genuine calm.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Chios to Folegandros. 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 the Piraeus to Folegandros ferry, which runs several times daily in summer and takes around 4 to 8 hours. Alternatively fly from Chios to Athens and then fly to Santorini and take the short ferry from Santorini to Folegandros, which takes around 45 to 50 minutes.

Getting there by air

Folegandros has no airport. The nearest airport is Santorini. Chios has its own airport with daily connections from Athens. Flying from Chios to Athens and then Athens to Santorini, followed by the short ferry to Folegandros, 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 Santorini and take the short ferry across to Folegandros. It is the most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Chios to Piraeus and board the conventional Piraeus to Folegandros ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to the island.