No airportFly and ferry
Can you fly to Andros?
Andros has no commercial airport. Fly to Athens, then finish the trip by ferry.
- Nearest gateway
- Athens
- Fastest ferry leg
- 1-2h ferry
- Athens port
- Rafina
- From Athens by sea
- 3-8h depending on vessel type
01Airport status
Does Andros have an airport?
No. Andros has no commercial airport. The nearest flight gateways are Athens. Fly into one of them and take the ferry to the island port.
- Direct flights
- None: no runway on Andros
- Best combination
- Fly to Athens, then 1-2h ferry
- Ferry from Rafina
- SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Hellenic Seaways3-8h depending on vessel type · €35-75
02Flight and ferry
Andros transit and ferry connections.
| Route | Fly to | Ferry operator | Ferry time | Typical fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens → Rafina | ATH | SeaJets / Blue Star Ferries | 1-2h ferry | €15-40 |
Source: Discover Cyclades gateway notes; fares are indicative and set by the operators.
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03Journey at a glance
How to reach Andros.
- 01
Fly to Athens
Book a flight arriving at ATH.
- 02
Transfer to Port
Make your way to the port via taxi or public transit.
- 03
Board the Ferry
Take the 1-2h ferry ferry connection to Andros.
Practical tips
- 01Book ferry tickets in advance during July-August.
- 02Check if your flight leaves enough buffer time (2h+) to reach the port.
- 03Download the FerryHopper app for live tracking.
04Primary gateways
Your best airport options.
Option 01
Athens → Rafina
Airport code ATH
Flight
- Airlines
- Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, SKY express, easyJet, Ryanair
- Airport to port
- Take the X96 bus or taxi from ATH to port.
Ferry
- Duration
- 1-2h ferry
- Typical fare
- €15-40
- Frequency
- 2-5 times daily in summer
05Who sails
Ferry operators to Andros.
| Operator | Vessel type | Frequency | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Conventional (Slower) | Daily | Year-round |
| SeaJets | High-Speed | Daily (Summer) | Summer only |
FAQ
Getting to Andros: questions.
- No, Andros does not have an airport. The fastest way is to fly to Athens → Rafina and take the 1-2h ferry.
- The closest major airport is Athens, which allows for a 1-2h ferry connection.
- Yes, though ferry frequencies drop significantly between November and March.
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