Donoussa – Astypalea
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Donoussa – Astypalea
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 3 weekly sailings between Donoussa and Astypalea. Blue Star Ferries provides the ferry from Donoussa to Astypalea. Donoussa Astypalea ferries cost between $30 and $47, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
The earliest Donoussa Astypalea ferry typically departs Donoussa at about 01:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 02:25.
Ferries from Donoussa to Astypalea sail in around 3 hours 10 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 3 weekly sailings from Donoussa to Astypalea provided by Blue Star Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Donoussa to Astypalea typically range between $29* and $46*. On average the Donoussa Astypalea ferry is $38*. The cheapest Donoussa Astypalea ferry prices start from $29*. The average price for a foot passenger is $38*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.
The distance between Donoussa to Astypalea is approximately 52 miles (83km) or 45 nautical miles.
Yes, Donoussa Astypalea ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries between Donoussa and Astypalea. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Donoussa and Astypalea use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries allow foot passengers on Donoussa Astypalea ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Donoussa to Astypalea. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Donoussa - Astypalea Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$41* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 33m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 20m | |
| First Ferry | 00:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:45 | |
| Distance | 44 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.
Forming one of the Cyclades group of islands, the Greek island of Donoussa is roughly 16 km to the east of the island of Naxos and 25 km to the north of the island of Amorgos. Donoussa is quite a small island measuring around 14 sq. km, with its highest point 385 m above sea level. Due to its small size, the island has remained a virgin place for summer holidays, with few tourist facilities and much privacy. The island's main town is also called Donoussa.
Many visitors to the island while away the hours by swimming in the warm, crystal clear waters off the island's beaches. Most of the beaches are not organised and are mostly accessible on foot. For the more energetic visitor, the island is an ideal destination for trekking.
Donoussa can be reached by ferry from Piraeus or with local boat from Naxos and Amorgos. The small ferryboat Express Skopelitis works the route between Naxos, Iraklia, Schinoussa, Koufonissi, Donoussa and Amorgos three to five days a week during the summer months.
The Greek island of Astypalea lies in the eastern Aegean Sea and is one of the 12 islands that make up the Dodecanese group of islands. The island, which sits at the point where the Dodecanese meet the Cyclades islands, has a long history and is characterised by typically Greek whitewashed villages and lovely beaches. Astypalaia is also the westernmost island of the Dodecanese and is naturally separated into Mesa Nisi (the inner island, western part) and Exo Nisi (the outer island, eastern part) by a thin strip of land less than 100 m wide.
The island's capital, and home to its port, is Chora and is regarded as one of the most picturesque towns in the Aegean. The town sits atop a rock that protrudes into the sea, forming two bays. Towering above Chora is a castle with the white domes of Evangelistria and Agios Georgios churches visible above its walls. Around the castle lie Chora’s houses with whitewashed walls, blue doors and windows, and wooden balconies.
The island is connected to the port of Piraeus and also to the other islands in the Dodecanese, the Cycladic islands and to Crete.
