Rafina Port

The smartest choice for travelers arriving at Athens Airport.

Rafina → Mykonos Route Routes from Rafina (Hub) Piraeus → Mykonos Route

Arriving by Plane? Choose Rafina!

Rafina is the closest port to Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos). It is only a 30-minute drive (vs 60–90 mins for Piraeus). If you are landing and heading straight to the islands, booking from Rafina saves you time, money, and traffic stress.

About the Port

Rafina is the second largest port in Attica and a key hub for the Cyclades. It is located on the eastern coast of Attica. It is smaller and less chaotic than Piraeus, making embarkation easier and faster. It is the exclusive gateway to Andros and offers frequent daily connections to Tinos and Mykonos.

Popular Routes

Rafina serves the Cyclades and Evia, with increased frequency in summer:

Andros (2 hours) Tinos (3–4 hours) Mykonos (2.5–4.5 hours) Paros (Summer Season) Naxos Ios & Santorini (High Speed) Marmari (Evia)

How to get to Rafina

Bus from Airport

Direct KTEL buses run from the Airport (Arrivals Level, between Exits 2 & 3) to Rafina Port. The trip takes approx. 30–40 mins.

Taxi from Airport

A taxi takes about 20–30 minutes and costs approx. 35€–40€ (daytime). It is the fastest way to catch your ferry.

Bus from Athens

KTEL buses depart from Pedion tou Areos (Mavrommateon Str.) in central Athens. Trip duration: 60–90 mins depending on traffic.

By Car

Access via Marathonos Avenue. There is a large municipal parking lot very close to the pier.