Getting from Telendos to Samos

If you are heading to Samos from Telendos you are making your way from a tiny car-free island off the western coast of Kalymnos in the Dodecanese to an island in the eastern Aegean close to the Turkish coast, relatively close in geographic terms given both sit in the same broader Aegean region. It is green and mountainous with wine production dating back to antiquity and the UNESCO-listed Heraion sanctuary.

Take the ferry

There is a ferry connection from Telendos to Samos via the Dodekanisos Seaways network. Getting there means taking the local boat from Telendos to Myrties on Kalymnos, which takes around 5 minutes, and then making your way to Kalymnos port at Pothia for the Dodekanisos Seaways ferry northeast to Samos, which runs several times a week. This keeps the journey within the broader Aegean network and avoids Athens entirely. Samos has two main ports, Vathy and Karlovassi, so check which port your ferry arrives at before booking accommodation.

Getting there by air

Samos has an international airport with connections from Athens. Telendos has no airport. The nearest airports are Kalymnos and Kos. Taking the local boat from Telendos to Myrties, flying from Kalymnos to Athens and then Athens to Samos takes around 1 hour on the second leg. Total journey time is around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the local boat from Telendos to Myrties and make your way to Kalymnos port at Pothia for the Dodekanisos Seaways ferry northeast to Samos. It avoids Athens entirely and keeps the journey within the Aegean network. Check the schedule carefully before booking as departure days vary by season. If you prefer to fly, take the local boat to Myrties and fly from Kalymnos to Athens then Athens to Samos.