Getting from Donoussa to Rafina

If you are heading to Rafina from Donoussa you are making your way from one of the Small Cyclades to the second most important ferry port serving Athens, on the northeastern Attica coast around 20 kilometres from Athens Airport. It is the departure point for ferries to Andros, Tinos, Mykonos and several northern Cycladic islands.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Donoussa to Rafina. 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 taking a taxi to Rafina from Athens Airport, which takes around 20 to 25 minutes. Alternatively take the ferry from Donoussa to Naxos and fly from Naxos to Athens, then take a taxi to Rafina from the airport.

Getting there by air

Rafina has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens International, around 20 kilometres to the west. Donoussa has no airport. The nearest airport is Naxos. Taking the ferry from Donoussa to Piraeus and then taking a taxi to Rafina gives a total journey time of around 9 to 10 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Donoussa to Piraeus and take a taxi directly to Rafina from Athens Airport. At around 20 to 25 minutes it is one of the most convenient airport to port connections in Greece and avoids crossing the city entirely. Check the Donoussa to Piraeus departure days before planning as the service runs a limited number of times per week.