How To Get To Donoussa, Greece

How To Get To Donoussa

There’s no airport and no high-speed passenger boats.

There’s also no convenient ‘fly in + ferry’ hack. Whilst Mykonos and Santorini serve as the main flight entry points for onward travel to the smaller, lesser-visited Cycladic islands, neither of those two have direct ferry connections to Donoussa.

Instead, you only have two options: The Blue Star Ferry and the Express Skopelitis.

*there are options from Mykonos and Santorini, that involve a ferry connection in Naxos, but the journey times and price often stack up to an unattractive level.

The Blue Star Naxos Ferry

The Blue Star Naxos is a huge, modern passenger and vehicle ferry operated by Blue Star Ferries, and the primary ferry for the Cyclades.

Starting from Athens’ main port – Piraeus (Google Maps) – its regular itinerary includes stops at Paros, Naxos, Donoussa, Amorgos, Astypalaia. It’s affordable, reliable, and comfortable, making it a preferred choice for both locals and tourists navigating the popular and lesser-known islands.

Whether you’re starting off from Athens or another island, this is one of your best options for island-hopping and going to Donoussa.

The only catch? It doesn’t run daily – there are four crossings a week (Monday – Wednesday – Friday – Saturday).

Typical travel time and one-way ticket prices to Donoussa from the other stops are:

Check ferry schedules and prices here or on Direct Ferries – you can also book on the official Blue Star website.

Travel Tip // There are lots of affordable, convenient direct flights to Athens International Airport (Google Maps). From the airport, you’ll need to travel onward to Piraeus by taxi, 24-hour express bus, or metro. However, the Blue Star Naxos usually leaves at 6.45am, so you may need to spend a night near the port.