Ferry from Aegiali (Amorgos) to Mykonos

At the moment there is no active direct ferry route from Aegiali on Amorgos to Mykonos, and recent timetables show that this specific Aegiali–Mykonos connection has been suspended. Direct Ferries clearly notes that there are currently no ferries sailing between Aegiali (Amorgos) and Mykonos and that the Aegiali–Mykonos ferry service is no longer available through their platform. Other booking engines, such as Ferryscanner and Netferry, list the wider Amorgos (all ports) to Mykonos route only from Katapola, usually with Seajets as the operator, and confirm that ferries to Mykonos now depart from Katapola rather than from Aegiali. The typical Amorgos–Mykonos crossing from Katapola takes about 2 hours to 3 hours and ticket prices start from around €89.70 for a simple economy seat on Seajets, with the route operating 1 or 2 times per week from June to September. For travellers staying in Aegiali this means that the practical way to reach Mykonos is to travel first by bus or taxi to Katapola and then take a Katapola–Mykonos ferry, or to route via another island such as Naxos or Paros. Because the direct Aegiali–Mykonos option is not available, you should always plan this journey as a combination of internal Amorgos transport plus a Katapola–Mykonos or hub–Mykonos ferry rather than expecting a single direct sailing from Aegiali.

Key information for travelling from Aegiali (Amorgos) to Mykonos

1. Ferry duration

Since there is no direct Aegiali–Mykonos ferry, you need to consider the total duration of an indirect route. The bus or taxi ride from Aegiali to Katapola takes around 40 minutes, and the Katapola–Mykonos ferry with Seajets typically takes about 2 hours to 2 hours 50 minutes, with an average journey time given as about 2 hours 44 minutes. Some older guides mention up to 3 hours 55 minutes on certain inter island itineraries, but current Seajets services from Katapola usually sit closer to the 2 to 3 hour range, so in total you should allow around 3 to 4 hours door to door from Aegiali to Mykonos using this route.

2. Ferry companies

The wider Amorgos–Mykonos route is currently served by Seajets from Katapola, not from Aegiali. Ferryscanner and Ferries Greece both show Seajets operating the Mykonos–Amorgos (Katapola) connection, with fast vessels covering the route in about 2 hours and ticket prices around €89.70 in low season. Blue Star Ferries does connect both Amorgos and Mykonos to Piraeus and other Cycladic islands, but there is no active Blue Star line running directly between Aegiali and Mykonos at this time.

3. Fast vs slow options

Because there is no direct Aegiali–Mykonos ferry, the fast versus slow choice applies to the Katapola–Mykonos leg. Seajets offers high speed catamarans from Katapola to Mykonos with journey times from about 2 hours to 2 hours 50 minutes, which are among the fastest Amorgos–Mykonos options. Slower alternatives would involve routing via Naxos or Paros on conventional ferries, which can push the total travel time to 4 to 5 hours or longer and may involve a change of boat, but there is currently no “slow” direct line from Aegiali itself.

4. Best time to travel

The indirect Amorgos–Mykonos route via Katapola runs mainly in the summer season from June to September. Ferryscanner notes that from Amorgos (all ports) to Mykonos there are about 2 crossings per week in high season and around 1 crossing per week in quieter periods, all departing from Katapola. Outside the summer months there may be no usable Amorgos–Mykonos ferry at all, so in spring, autumn and winter you often need to route via Piraeus, Naxos or another hub instead of expecting a seasonal island to island link.

5. Sea conditions and wind

The route between Amorgos and Mykonos crosses a long stretch of Cycladic waters where the Meltemi wind can be strong, especially in July and August. High speed Seajets vessels are designed for these conditions but can still experience noticeable movement in rough seas, which some passengers may find uncomfortable. It is sensible to check weather forecasts before you travel, carry seasickness tablets if needed and keep some flexibility in your plans in case high winds force timetable changes, as both Blue Star Ferries and Seajets occasionally modify itineraries on windy days.

6. Port and transfer guide

In Amorgos you will start from Aegiali, a small port village with a beach, tavernas and rooms to let, and then travel overland to Katapola, which is the main long distance ferry port on the island. Local buses and taxis run regularly between Aegiali and Katapola, and the ride usually takes about 40 minutes along the mountain road through Chora. In Mykonos your ferry will arrive at either the New Port (Tourlos) or, less commonly, at the Old Port, both of which have buses and taxis to Mykonos Town and to popular beaches and resorts around the island.

7. Car rental advice

Seajets ferries on the Katapola–Mykonos line can carry vehicles, but vehicle spaces are limited and not every high speed vessel offers full car capacity. Ferries Greece reports that ticket prices from Mykonos to Amorgos, Katapola start at about €89.70 for a deck passenger, with extra charges if you bring a car or motorbike, and these spaces can sell out quickly in peak season. Because both Amorgos and Mykonos have extensive local rental options, many travellers simply return or pick up cars on each island and travel between them as foot passengers, which removes the need to pre book vehicle space on the Seajets crossing.

8. Foot passenger tips

As a foot passenger travelling from Aegiali to Mykonos, you should plan plenty of time for your transfer to Katapola. It is wise to leave Aegiali at least 2 to 3 hours before your Katapola–Mykonos ferry departure, which allows for the 40 minute bus or taxi ride and check in at the port. Because Seajets tickets are relatively expensive on this route, booking well in advance is advisable, and you should also be prepared for possible schedule changes or cancellations on very windy days.

9. Is this route worth it?

Even though there is no direct Aegiali–Mykonos ferry, the overall Amorgos–Mykonos route via Katapola is still worthwhile if you want to combine a quiet Cycladic island with a much livelier one. The high speed Seajets link from Katapola to Mykonos means that, once you reach Katapola, you can be in Mykonos in about 2 to 3 hours, which is fast for such a long inter island journey. The trade off is a higher ticket price and the need to make a land transfer on Amorgos, so this route tends to suit travellers who are comfortable with a bit more planning and cost in exchange for seeing two very different sides of the Cyclades.

10. Alternative route if cancelled

If your Katapola–Mykonos ferry is cancelled, there are several alternative ways to travel between Aegiali and Mykonos. One common backup is to sail from Amorgos (Aegiali or Katapola) to Naxos or Paros first, and then connect from there to Mykonos on another ferry, as both Naxos–Mykonos and Paros–Mykonos routes operate frequently in summer. Another option is to return from Amorgos to Piraeus and then take a separate Piraeus–Mykonos ferry, which can be more reliable in shoulder seasons when direct inter island routes are reduced.

11. Reverse route internal links

The reverse route from Mykonos to Amorgos also currently operates only to Katapola, not to Aegiali. Ferries Greece notes that you can travel from Mykonos to Amorgos, Katapola with Seajets, with the fastest sailing taking about 2 hours and deck fares starting from approximately €89.70 in low season. Ferryscanner and other platforms confirm that there are no ferries operating between Mykonos and Aegiali specifically at the moment, so when creating internal links on your site it makes sense to point users to information about the Mykonos–Katapola route and then to your Aegiali–Katapola page for the internal Amorgos transfer.