Getting from Donoussa to Agathonisi

If you are heading to Agathonisi from Donoussa you are making your way from one of the Small Cyclades to one of the most remote islands in the Dodecanese group, on the opposite side of Greece. It has almost no tourist infrastructure and an atmosphere of complete isolation.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Donoussa to Agathonisi. Getting there means taking the ferry from Donoussa to Piraeus, which runs around 3 to 6 times a week and takes around 7 to 8 hours, and then flying to Leros or Samos, followed by the local ferry to Agathonisi, which runs 3 to 5 times a week and takes around 1 to 2 hours. Alternatively take the ferry from Donoussa to Naxos and fly from Naxos to Athens before connecting to Leros or Samos.

Getting there by air

Agathonisi has no airport. The nearest airports are Leros and Samos. Donoussa has no airport. The nearest airport is Naxos. Taking the ferry from Donoussa to Piraeus and flying from Athens to Leros or Samos, followed by the local ferry to Agathonisi, gives a total journey time of around 12 to 14 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Donoussa to Piraeus and fly from Athens to Leros or Samos, then take the local ferry across to Agathonisi. It is the most practical approach. Check the Donoussa to Piraeus departure days before planning as the service runs a limited number of times per week. Check the ferry schedule from Leros or Samos before booking your flights as the Agathonisi service runs a limited number of times per week. Build flexibility into your plans as Agathonisi is not the easiest island to leave in a hurry.