Ferry from Athens (Piraeus) to Antikythira

Seajets' Aqua Jewel covers Piraeus to Antikythira in a little over eight hours, running down around the Peloponnese as part of the longer service to Kythira and western Crete. It is a conventional ferry rather than a fast craft, taking cars as well as foot passengers. This is a proper open-sea passage, and the waters off Cape Malea can be choppy.

Antikythira is tiny and genuinely remote, a sparsely populated outpost in the gap between Kythira and Crete. There is very little tourism of the usual sort, and people who make the trip come for isolation and for the birdlife, since the island sits on a major migration route. It is best known further afield for the ancient shipwreck found offshore that produced the Antikythera Mechanism.

Sailings are rare, roughly once a week and seasonal, and missing one means a long wait. Current departures and fares are shown in the table below, starting around €23.60. Accommodation and supplies on the island are very limited, so arrange both before you travel, and check the onward links to Kythira and Kissamos.

Piraeus to Antikythira Ferry Fares

Weekly Piraeus to Antikythira Ferry Schedule

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

Hiring a car

Can you rent a car in Piraeus?

Yes, several agencies meet passengers directly at the ferry gates (E1 to E12), so there is no need to arrange transport into central Athens first. It suits travellers continuing on to the mainland rather than islanders, since central Athens is only 20 minutes away and has good metro and bus links. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Piraeus to Antikythira between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Piraeus to Antikythira ferry

• Piraeus port is large, with departure gates E1 to E10 spread along the waterfront – allow extra time to find yours, as it can be a 15–20 minute walk from the metro station, and check the gate number printed on your ticket.
• Ferries to the Saronic islands – Aegina, Hydra and the nearby islands – depart from Gate E8, while Cyclades sailings (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, Naxos) leave from gates in the E6–E10 range, so double-check your specific gate on arrival.
• Take Metro Line 1 or Line 3 to Piraeus station, then use the free shuttle bus that circulates around the port roughly every 10–15 minutes, linking the metro to all gates – useful if your ferry departs from a distant terminal such as E2 or E3.
• There is no parking inside the port itself, so if you are driving, use one of the private car parks nearby rather than looking for a space at the gate; ticket booths at each gate can print e-tickets if you have not already.
• Charging sockets are available in the seating areas of most modern ferries; older vessels may have limited outlets, so charge your devices before boarding.

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