Getting from Chios to Spetses

If you are heading to Spetses from Chios you are making your way from one of the most overlooked islands in the northeastern Aegean to a car-free island in the Saronic Gulf, on the opposite side of Greece. It has neoclassical mansions around the harbour, a strong nautical tradition and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Chios to Spetses. 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 boarding the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses, which runs up to 10 daily crossings and takes around 1.5 to 3.5 hours. Alternatively fly from Chios to Athens and take the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses.

Getting there by air

Spetses has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Chios has its own airport with daily connections from Athens. Flying from Chios to Athens and then taking the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses gives a total journey time of around 4 to 5 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Fly from Chios to Athens and take the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Spetses. Note that Spetses is car-free so no vehicles can be taken to the island. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Chios to Piraeus and drive to the mainland port of Kosta, from where a short local boat crosses to Spetses in around 10 minutes.