Getting from Paros to Agios Efstratios

If you are heading to Agios Efstratios from Paros you are making your way to one of the most isolated islands in the northern Aegean, a small flat island between Limnos and Lesvos with a single rebuilt village and beaches that see almost no visitors outside of a handful of Greeks who keep the place to themselves.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Paros to Agios Efstratios. The island is connected primarily through Limnos, with ferries running from Limnos to Agios Efstratios four times a week in summer and once a week in the low season. Getting to Limnos from Paros means flying via Athens first.

Getting there by air

Agios Efstratios has no airport. The nearest airport is Limnos, which has daily connections from Athens. Flying from Paros to Athens takes around 45 minutes and then Athens to Limnos takes around 1 hour, followed by the ferry to Agios Efstratios taking around 55 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes. Total travel time is around 4 to 5 hours.

Your best option

Fly to Limnos via Athens and take the ferry across to Agios Efstratios. Check the Limnos to Agios Efstratios schedule before booking your flights as the ferry runs only four times a week in summer and once a week in winter. Bring everything you need with you.