Islands

Listing all Greek islands comprehensively can be quite extensive, as Greece boasts over 6,000 islands and islets, of which around 227 are inhabited. Instead of listing every single one, here is a categorised overview of the main groups of Greek islands, along with some of the most notable islands within each group:

Cyclades

Dodecanese

  • Rhodes
  • Kos
  • Patmos
  • Kalymnos
  • Karpathos
  • Symi
  • Leros
  • Halki
  • Kastellorizo
  • Nisyros

Ionian Islands

Sporades

  • Skiathos
  • Skopelos
  • Alonnisos
  • Skyros

Saronic Islands

  • Aegina
  • Hydra
  • Poros
  • Spetses
  • Salamis
  • Agistri

North Aegean Islands

  • Lesbos (Mytilene)
  • Chios
  • Samos
  • Ikaria
  • Limnos
  • Samothrace

Crete

Crete itself is the largest Greek island, divided into four prefectures: Chania, Rethymno, Heraklion, and Lasithi.

Eastern Aegean Islands

  • Thassos
  • Samothrace

Evia and Adjacent Islands

  • Evia (Euboea)
  • Skiros

Small Cyclades

  • Koufonisia
  • Schinoussa
  • Donousa
  • Iraklia
These categories cover most of the well-known islands, but there are numerous smaller and lesser-known islands and islets scattered throughout the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Each island, whether large or small, has its unique charm, history, and cultural significance, contributing to the rich and diverse mosaic of Greek island life.

Several Greek islands have airports with direct flights from the UK, especially during the summer tourist season. Here are the primary Greek islands you can typically fly to directly from the UK:

The primary Greek islands you can fly directly to from the UK include:

Other islands might have limited direct flights or require a connecting flight through Athens or other major hubs. It’s always best to check with airlines for the most up-to-date flight routes and availability.
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