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How to Get to Samos – Ferry Routes, Flights & Travel Tips

Samos is a lush and historic Greek island in the Eastern Aegean — home to mountains, beaches, wine traditions and ancient heritage. Thankfully, it’s also well-connected.
How to Get to Samos – Ferry Routes, Flights & Travel Tips

Samos is a lush and historic Greek island in the Eastern Aegean — home to mountains, beaches, wine traditions and ancient heritage. Thankfully, it’s also well-connected.

You can reach it by ferry from Piraeus, Kavala and Thessaloniki, or by plane from Athens and seasonal international airports.

✈️🚢 Ways to Reach Samos Samos has its own airport (SMI), with daily domestic flights and seasonal international arrivals. It is also served by three major Greek ports:

Piraeus (Athens)

Kavala

Thessaloniki (mostly during summer)

Travel Options to Samos

From → Samos Transport Duration Estimated Cost
Athens → Samos Flight (Aegean, Sky Express) 50 mins €50–90
Piraeus → Samos Ferry (Blue Star Ferries) 9–13 hrs €40–65
Kavala → Samos Ferry (1–2 times per week) 14–16 hrs €45–75
Thessaloniki → Samos Ferry (seasonal) 16–18 hrs €50–80

Ferries usually arrive at Vathy or Karlovasi, depending on the route.

Island Connections Ikaria – daily short ferry

Patmos, Fournoi, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos, Rhodes – inter-island routes

Chios & Lesvos – occasional service

Acts as a key transit point in the Aegean

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Gregory Chatzis

Gregory Chatzis is the co-founder and visionary behind Triviator.com. Born in Larissa and now living in Giannitsa, the idea was born out of his own need to plan trips easily and without stress. His goal is to make moving around a simple, pleasant, and accessible experience for everyone.

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