Aegina Ferries

Unlock your adventure to Greece at the incredible port of Aegina! It's your essential gateway to the stunning nearby islands. Imagine seamless connections and breath-taking scenic journeys – that's what awaits you.

As a bustling hub for both passengers and freight, Aegina boasts an impressive 31 ferry routes operated by 14 top-tier ferry companies. Get ready for a convenient sailing experience from Aegina, with schedules perfectly tailored to the seasons, ensuring you always find your ideal departure, no matter the demand, weather, or tourism buzz. Your unforgettable escape begins here!

Aegina offers wonderful connections to popular routes like Piraeus - Aegina, Agistri Skala - Aegina, Myloi - Aegina. You can customize your trip by choosing between a swift high-speed ferry to get there in a flash or a classic vessel for a more scenic, relaxing journey. From quick local hops to leisurely overnight voyages, your island adventure starts here.

Getting to your destination is a breeze with several excellent ferry operators departing regularly from Aegina. You'll find companies like Hellenic Seaways, San Lorenzo Ferries, Aegean Flying Dolphins ready to whisk you away.

Each offers a variety of onboard amenities to make your journey pleasant, from comfortable seating and delicious food and drink options to private cabins and even vehicle transport.

With a range of ticket options available depending on the company and vessel, there's something to suit everyone, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or on a business trip.

Whether you're dreaming of an exhilarating island-hopping escape, making your way back to the comfort of home, or embarking on a brand-new journey, your perfect voyage begins right here with Aegina.

Aegina is primarily accessed via regular ferry services from Athens' port of Piraeus, with journey times ranging from 40 minutes on high-speed vessels to about 75 minutes on conventional ferries. From Athens city center, the Piraeus port is easily reached by metro (green line) in approximately 25 minutes. Visitors arriving at Athens International Airport can take the X96 express bus directly to Piraeus port, a journey of about 90 minutes. For those arriving by car, several parking facilities are available near the Piraeus ferry terminal, though advance booking is recommended during summer months.

Just a stone's throw from Athens, Aegina offers an enchanting blend of rich history and laid-back island charm. This picturesque Saronic Gulf island features neoclassical buildings, ancient ruins, and pristine beaches set against a backdrop of pistachio orchards. As one of the most accessible Greek islands by ferry, Aegina provides the perfect escape from mainland bustle without sacrificing authentic Greek island culture and cuisine.

Aegina enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate with mild, sometimes rainy winters and warm, sunny summers. The prime visiting period runs from late April through October, with June to early September offering perfect swimming weather and vibrant island atmosphere. May and September provide particularly pleasant conditions with warm temperatures, fewer crowds, and more affordable accommodation rates. Easter celebrations on the island are especially colorful and authentic, while the Aegina Fistiki (Pistachio) Festival in September showcases the island's famous agricultural product. Ferry services operate year-round but increase in frequency during the summer tourist season.

Aegina serves as an excellent hub for exploring other Saronic Gulf islands. From Aegina's port, travelers can easily reach Poros in just 30 minutes, a verdant island known for its lush pine forests and charming waterfront. Hydra, accessible in about 1 hour by ferry, offers car-free streets, stunning 18th-century architecture, and crystalline waters. The cosmopolitan island of Spetses, approximately 1.5 hours away, boasts elegant mansions and horse-drawn carriages. Many visitors enjoy the popular One-Day Saronic Gulf island-hopping tours that depart from Aegina, allowing you to sample multiple islands in a single excursion.

The magnificent Temple of Aphaia, dating back to 500 BCE, offers breathtaking views and forms part of the sacred triangle with the Parthenon and Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. Aegina Town charms visitors with its neoclassical buildings, vibrant fish market, and waterfront tavernas serving fresh seafood paired with local pistachios that feature in numerous dishes. The picturesque fishing village of Perdika on the island's southern coast provides a perfect setting for a leisurely lunch of grilled octopus and ouzo. Don't miss swimming at Agia Marina beach with its crystal-clear waters, or exploring the abandoned ghost village of Paleochora with its Byzantine churches perched dramatically on a hillside.

Aegina was Greece's first capital after independence in 1828, serving as the seat of government before Athens. The island is famous for producing what many consider to be the world's finest pistachios, protected by EU designation of origin status and celebrated in the annual Fistiki Festival. According to Greek mythology, the island was named after the nymph Aegina, who was carried there by Zeus. The Temple of Aphaia forms part of an equilateral triangle with the Parthenon in Athens and the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, a phenomenon that has puzzled archaeologists for centuries.