Getting There and Away

Written by Celine Fournier, Julien Lambert, Maria Gaulto
07/08/2025
Capture of a beautiful white village atop a rugged cliff in Folegandros, Greece with the sea in the background.
George Zografidis, Pexels

Folegandros does not have an airport; its main transport hub is the port of Karavostasis, which connects the island to mainland Greece and other Cycladic islands via ferry services.

By Ferry from Athens (Piraeus):

  • Conventional ferries typically take 7 to 10 hours, with one-way economy tickets starting around €50.
  • High-speed ferries reduce travel time to approximately 3 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours, with fares starting around €85.

By Ferry from Santorini:

  • Ferries are a frequent option, with travel times ranging from 50 minutes to around 3 hours.
  • Ticket prices can vary from approximately €7 to €103.60, depending on the ferry type and company.

By Ferry from Milos:

  • The journey by ferry takes about 55 minutes, with tickets starting from around €7.00.

By Ferry from Other Cycladic Islands:

  • Folegandros is connected by ferry to islands such as Ios (approx. 30 minutes, from €5.50), Sikinos (approx. 30 minutes, from €4.00), Paros (approx. 3-5 hours, from €8.00), and Naxos (approx. 2.5 hours, from €10.00).

By Helicopter Transfer:

  • Helicopter transfers are available from Athens and other nearby locations, offering a faster alternative.

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