Getting from Tilos to Porto Heli

If you are heading to Porto Heli from Tilos you are making your way from a volcanic island in the Dodecanese to a sheltered harbour on the Argolic Gulf in the northeastern Peloponnese, on the opposite side of Greece. It has a marina, good beaches and Spetses visible across the water.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Tilos to Porto Heli. Getting there means taking the ferry from Tilos to Rhodes, flying from Rhodes to Athens and then taking the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Porto Heli, which runs 4 to 5 times daily and takes around 2 hours. Note that the Piraeus to Porto Heli ferry is passenger only and does not carry vehicles. Alternatively drive south through the Peloponnese to Porto Heli after arriving in Athens.

Getting there by air

Porto Heli has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Tilos has no airport. The nearest airport is Rhodes. Taking the ferry from Tilos to Rhodes, flying from Rhodes to Athens and then taking the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Porto Heli gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Tilos to Rhodes and fly from Rhodes to Athens, then take the Saronic ferry from Piraeus to Porto Heli. It is the most practical approach for foot passengers. Check the Tilos to Rhodes schedule before booking as departure days and times vary by season. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Tilos to Piraeus and drive south through the Peloponnese to Porto Heli via Corinth and the eastern Peloponnese coast, as the Piraeus ferry does not carry vehicles.