Getting from Donoussa to Athens

If you are heading to Athens from Donoussa you are making your way from one of the Small Cyclades to the capital of Greece and the gateway to everything it connects to.

Take the ferry

There is a direct ferry from Donoussa to Piraeus running around 3 to 6 times a week via Blue Star Ferries, taking around 7 to 8 hours. It is comfortable with cabins available and departs in the evening, arriving in Piraeus in the early morning. From Piraeus the metro takes around 20 minutes to central Athens. Check the departure days carefully before planning as the schedule varies by season.

Getting there by air

Donoussa has no airport. The nearest airport is Naxos. Taking the ferry from Donoussa to Naxos and then flying from Naxos to Athens gives a total journey time of around 3 to 4 hours and is the fastest approach. The flight from Naxos to Athens takes around 40 to 45 minutes. Alternatively take the direct ferry to Piraeus and travel to central Athens from there.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Donoussa to Naxos and fly from Naxos to Athens if speed is the priority. It is the fastest approach at around 3 to 4 hours total. If you prefer to travel entirely by sea, take the direct Blue Star ferry from Donoussa to Piraeus. It is comfortable, saves a night's accommodation and delivers you to the port in the morning with the day ahead. Check departure days carefully as the schedule runs a limited number of times per week on both routes.