Ferry from Lipsi to Agathonissi

Lipsi to Agathonissi runs north through the small islands above Leros, taking a little over an hour on the Dodekanisos Express and up to three and a half hours on the slower boats that call at Arki and Patmos en route. Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries both cover it as part of the local circuit, and the timing difference is all about routing rather than the sea state.

Agathonissi is one of the least-visited inhabited islands in Greece, a tiny place near the Turkish coast north of Patmos. The port and main settlement, Agios Georgios, is a small fishing harbour with a handful of tavernas and rooms, and that is broadly the extent of it. People come for the quiet, the simple village life and the unspoilt coves rather than for anything to see, and rooms should be arranged before you arrive.

Sailings run around once a day across a fortnight, though the service is weather-dependent and thinner outside the summer. Current departures and fares are in the table below, from around €13. Patmos and Leros are the usual staging points, and most itineraries pair Agathonissi with Arki in the same trip.

Lipsi to Agathonissi Ferry Fares

Weekly Lipsi to Agathonissi Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Lipsi to Agathonissi between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Lipsi to Agathonissi ferry

• On very small short-hop ferries, bicycles are usually carried for a small fee – a great way to explore an island in a single day.
• Booking a summer return to Athens a week or two before departure gives you flexibility while still securing a ticket before the final-week rush.
• Heating on winter ferries can be aggressive; dress in layers so you can adjust whether you are sitting inside or out on the deck.
• The return wave after Easter (Sunday–Tuesday) is equally busy; allow an extra day of buffer if you need a reliable return sailing.
• May is an excellent month to travel the Greek islands by ferry – the sea is calm, the islands are green, and you will rarely struggle to find a seat.

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