Hydra FERRY

Flights to Hydra
Hydra doesn't have an airport. The nearest airport to Hydra is Athens International Airport (ATH) and from here you can take a ferry to the island by first travelling to the port of Piraeus.

Ferries to Hydra
The island is served exclusively by fast ferries which means that the journey time from Athens is 2 hours.

Blue Star Ferries company serves the island of Hydra with Flying Dolphins.

• Route: Piraeus (Athens) to Hydra:
  Average one-way cost per person travelling on foot in July: €34

You will find plenty of travel agencies around the port where you can print your tickets. Look for a Blue Star Ferries sign outside.

If you go to a non central agency you may have to pay a small fee to get your ticket - normally a couple of Euros.

Yes. If you travel with Blue Star Ferries you can travel with an e-ticket. We will give you a web page address where you just have to input your booking confirmation code. You can then either print your ticket or save it to your phone.

To get your ticket printed make sure you have a print out or a copy of your reservation on your phone and a valid form of photographic ID - for example your passport or ID card.

Our tips to get a cheap ticket to Hydra:

• Book in advance
  Prices always go up the closer you book to your departure date.

• Compare ferry companies side by side using a service like Zas Ferries
• Travel off peak
  The weather is good in September and in May and June so why not?

You can travel to Hydra from Athens' most popular port: Piraeus.

• On foot: Please arrive at least one hour before you travel.
• By car: Please arrive at least two hours before you travel and in July and August allow for traffic jams on your journey.

Yes, you can take your dog or other pet on the ferry but it isn't possible to book a space in the kennel in advance. All Greek ships by law must have some kennel space.

• On conventional ferries

  If you are travelling on conventional ferry (not a fast ferry or catamaran) there is normally space available in the kennels and you should also be able to have your dog on all deck areas (but not inside) with you. Strictly speaking, this at the discretion of the ferry company but in general you should have no issues - though please take a muzzle with you just in case and keep your dog on a leash at all times. Small sized dogs and cats can travel in the ship as long as they stay inside a special travel box.

  The other option, for absolute peace of mind, is to book a pet cabin. These are like normal cabins but have linoleum flooring. They are also available for day crossings at reasonable prices. This way you don't have to worry about finding space in the kennels and you and your dog or cat can relax. In July and August ferries can get very busy with people and other dogs.

• On fast ferries or catamarans

  Fast ferries and catamarans will also have kennels but these will be limited in number. In addition, the majority of fast ferries (though there are exceptions) don't have open deck space accessible throughout the journey, so you will not be able to stay out with your pet during your crossing. However, if your pet is small and inside a travel box you will be able to keep him or her inside.

Yes, we accept PayPal and if your debit card is issued by Visa or MasterCard then you should have no issues paying by debit card.

You can take your bike with you for free to or from Hydra, if you travel on large ships such as those of Minoan Lines, Golden Star Ferries and Blue Star Ferries companies. However, on ships without a garage, bicycles are normally not allowed inside. You'll see if the ship has a garage when making your reservation. Hydra can be busy in the summer so it is a good idea to tell a member of the port staff that you have a bike in case you might need extra assistance.

Hydra is most popular in the summer months but good weather normally lasts until the end of September and the first weeks of October. There are also plenty of places to visit in the winter.