Ferry RouteFOL to AMO
Folegandros to Amorgos. Compare the operators, a real sailing day and dated fares, then search live times for your date.
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By George K. · Updated
The direct boat from Folegandros to Amorgos is a Seajets high-speed catamaran to Katapola, taking about 2 hr 25 min. It runs only in the warmer months: Ferryhopper lists April to October, and last year's data showed sailings in April, May, September and October, from once a week to every day. One adult cost €96.70 when we checked on 24 September 2026. The catamaran carries no cars.
Source: Ferryhopper route page and timetable sample · as of
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01Operators compared
Who sails this route, on what kind of boat, how long it takes and the lowest adult fare we found.
| Operator | Vessel type | Crossing time | Vehicles | Adult fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Seajets | High-speed ferry | about 2 hr 25 min | Foot passengers only | €96.70 |
Source: Ferryhopper route page, checked by our editors · as of
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02Fares
The lowest fares Ferryhopper showed for each party when we checked on 24 September 2026. Each row can come from a different sailing.
| Passengers | Folegandros → Amorgos (Katapola) | Amorgos (Katapola) → Folegandros |
|---|---|---|
| 1 adult | €96.70 | €96.70 |
| 2 adults | €193.39 | €193.40 |
Source: Ferryhopper route page · checked
Lowest fares shown on Ferryhopper when we checked on 2026-09-24, taken from its Amorgos - Folegandros page, which lists both directions. "Outbound" means Folegandros to Amorgos (Katapola). Fares change with the date, vessel and demand; the booking page shows the current price for your date. There are no vehicle fares because the catamaran carries no cars.
03Schedule by season
Ferryhopper lists Folegandros to Amorgos from April to October, on 1 to 7 days a week, and not at all in winter. Its monthly table, based on last year's data, shows the Seajets catamaran once a week in April, 6 days a week in May, 3 days a week in September and every day in October. June, July and August showed no data, which may mean no direct sailing or simply missing figures, so search your exact dates before you plan around this boat. We have no sampled timetable for this direction, so check departure times on the booking page.
| Month | Frequency |
|---|---|
| January | No sailings |
| February | No sailings |
| March | No sailings |
| April | Seajets, once a week |
| May | Seajets, 6 days a week |
| June | No data in last year's table |
| July | No data in last year's table |
| August | No data in last year's table |
| September | Seajets, 3 days a week |
| October | Seajets, every day |
| November | No sailings |
| December | No sailings |
The Journey
Folegandros and Amorgos are two of the Cyclades' most admired quieter islands, and they sit far apart: Folegandros in the south-west, near Milos and Sikinos, Amorgos out on the eastern edge beyond Naxos. Leaving the cliff-top Chora of Folegandros for the hiking paths and long coastline of Amorgos makes a striking change of scene, and a direct boat saves you a day of changing ships.
That direct boat is a single Seajets catamaran, and its timetable is patchy. Ferryhopper lists the route from April to October, but in last year's monthly figures for this direction, sailings appeared only in April (once a week), May (6 days a week), September (3 days a week) and October (every day), with no data for June, July and August. Do not assume there is a boat in high summer until you have searched your dates.
It is a quick trip for the distance, about 2 hr 25 min over roughly 75 nautical miles, but not a cheap one: €96.70 per adult when we checked, and €193.39 for two. The catamaran has no car deck, so if you are driving, you will need to route through another island on a conventional ferry.
If the direct boat does not run on your day, Santorini, Naxos, Ios and Paros all have boats to both islands, which turns this into a two-leg trip. It takes longer, but the conventional ships on those legs usually cost far less. Whichever way you go, book the Amorgos port that suits your stay; the direct boat uses Katapola.
Ferryhopper's schedule card for Folegandros to Katapola gives a shortest trip of 2 hr 25 min, and every month with data in last year's table shows the same 2 hr 25 min. The route-wide range of 2 hr 25 min to 2 hr 40 min includes the slightly longer run in the opposite direction. One Ferryhopper FAQ mentions a fastest time of 2 hr 10 min, but none of its schedule figures show that, so plan on about 2 hr 25 min. That is quick for around 75 nautical miles (140 km), because this is a high-speed craft.
04The ports
Departure port
FOL · 36.6167° N 24.9333° E
The catamaran leaves from Karavostasis, the only port of Folegandros, a small harbour settlement below the island's cliff-top Chora. Chora is about 5 minutes away by car or bus, and around the harbour you will find places to stay and eat, ATMs, shops and car rental. It is a small, relaxed port, but it gets busy when a ship is due in summer, so arrive in good time and have your e-ticket ready on your phone.
Arrival port
AMO · 36.8333° N 25.8500° E
You arrive at Katapola, the main port of Amorgos, in a deep bay on the west side of the island. It is a proper harbour village with rooms, restaurants, bars and a small beach, and Chora, the capital, lies about 5.5 km inland. Aegiali, the island's other port in the north, is about 20 km away by road, so if you are staying there, arrange a taxi, bus or hire car before you arrive. Katapola is also where onward boats leave for Naxos, Santorini, Koufonisia and Piraeus.
05On Board
This is a high-speed catamaran, so the journey is spent indoors in an air-conditioned lounge with a snack bar, not on an open deck. There are no cabins on a trip this short; for extra space, pay a little more for an assigned seat in the business lounge. A Wi-Fi hotspot is usually available, and there are facilities for passengers with disabilities. Seajets allows hand luggage of up to 50 kg, which you keep near you. Pets can travel if you bring their certificates and include them in the booking.
06Weather and cancellations
A long open-sea passage on a high-speed catamaran is exactly the kind of crossing the meltemi disrupts. This north wind blows hardest in July and August, and the boat has to cross it for most of the way east, so it may slow down, run late or be held in port by the port authority. If your sailing is cancelled, the operator will rebook or refund you, but with a boat on only some days, the next direct sailing might be several days away. The practical backup is usually a two-leg trip via Santorini or Naxos.
07Travel Tips
Search your dates first: in last year's data this boat ran only in April, May, September and October.
Budget for it: one adult was €96.70 and two adults €193.39 when we checked.
Driving? The catamaran has no car deck, so route through Santorini or Naxos on conventional ferries.
If you are staying in Aegiali, plan the 20 km transfer from Katapola before you sail.
Book early for the busiest weeks; this is the only direct boat, and Folegandros fills up in summer.
08Alternatives
For the opposite direction, see our Amorgos to Folegandros page. If the direct boat does not fit, Folegandros has ferries to Santorini, Naxos, Ios and Paros, and all four connect with Amorgos, so a single change will get you there. Neither Folegandros nor Amorgos has an airport; the nearest are on Santorini (JTR), Milos (MLO) and Naxos (JNX).
Times and fares on these links come from one-day timetable samples, not live data.
09Island Hopping
10Route matrix
Every direct route from Folegandros with a page on Discover Cyclades, with the fastest crossing and lowest fare from its one-day timetable sample. The route you are reading is marked.
| Route | Fastest | Lowest fare | Sailings that day | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folegandros → Amorgos (Katapola)You are here | Seajets | |||
| Folegandros → Ios | 30 min | €5.50 | 2 | Seajets, Fast Ferries |
| Folegandros → Lavrio | Blue Star Ferries | |||
| Folegandros → Milos (Adamas) | 1h | €7 | 2 | Seajets, Fast Ferries |
| Folegandros → Naxos | 3h 20m | €10 | 1 | Hellenic Seaways |
| Folegandros → Paros (Parikia) | Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries | |||
| Folegandros → Piraeus | Seajets, Zante Ferries, Fast Ferries | |||
| Folegandros → Santorini (Athinios) | 1h 20m | €7 | 2 | Seajets, Fast Ferries |
| Folegandros → Sifnos (Kamares) | Seajets | |||
| Folegandros → Sikinos | 40 min | €4 | 1 | Fast Ferries |
Source: Ferryhopper timetable samples, one sailing day per route, sampled between 12 August 2026 and 15 August 2026
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