There are 5 ways to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Samos by plane, ferry, bus or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Fly New York JFK to Izmir, ferry
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Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Izmir (ADB)
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Take the ferry from Kuşadası to Vathy
Fly New York JFK to Bodrum, bus, ferry
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Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Bodrum (BJV)
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Take the bus from Milas to Soke
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Take the ferry from Kuşadası to Vathy
Fly New York JFK to Athens, train, ferry
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Fly from New York JFK (JFK) to Athens (ATH)
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Take the train from Athens International Airport to Piraeus
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Take the ferry from Piraeus to Vathy Samou
Fly Newark to Samos
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Fly from Newark (EWR) to Samos (SMI)
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Am I allowed to travel from United States to Greece?
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Greece from United States.
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What are the travel restrictions in Samos?
Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in Samos?
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Samos is 210 521 2054.
Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in Samos?
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Samos is mandatory.
Is it compulsory to practice social distancing in Samos?
The social distance requirement in Samos is 1 metre.
What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in Samos?
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 210 521 2054.
Are there restrictions returning to United States from Greece?
No, but conditions apply when returning to United States from Greece.
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Last updated: 13 Jan 2022
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Questions & Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Samos?
The cheapest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Samos is to fly which costs $180 - $460 and takes 13h 51m.
Which way is quickest from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Samos?
The quickest way to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Samos is to fly which costs $180 - $460 and takes 13h 51m.
How far is it from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Samos?
The distance between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Samos is 8154 km.
How long does it take to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Samos?
It takes approximately 13h 51m to get from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Samos, including transfers.
How long is the flight from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Samos?
There is no direct flight from New York JFK Airport to Samos Airport. The quickest flight takes 17h 15m and has one stopover.
What is the time difference between New York JFK Airport (JFK) and Samos?
Samos is 7h ahead of New York JFK Airport (JFK). It is currently 7:20 PM in New York JFK Airport (JFK) and 2:20 AM in Samos.
Which airlines fly from New York JFK Airport to Samos Airport?
Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Swiss and nine other airlines offer flights from New York JFK Airport to Samos Airport.
Where can I stay near Samos?
There are 89+ hotels available in Samos. Prices start at €87 per night.
Launch map view
- Distance: 8153.8 km
- Duration: 13h 51m
What companies run services between New York JFK Airport (JFK), USA and Samos, Greece?
Lufthansa, Airbus France and 17 other airlines fly from New York JFK Airport (JFK) to Samos every 2 hours.
Airlines
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1300
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1300
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via London Heathrow, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €460 - €1400
Flights from New York JFK to Izmir via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €410 - €1000
Flights from New York JFK to Bodrum via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €430 - €1100
Flights from New York JFK to Bodrum via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €430 - €1100
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1500
Flights from Newark to Samos via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €480 - €1200
Flights from Newark to Samos via Frankfurt, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €480 - €1200
Flights from Newark to Samos via Brussels, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €340 - €1100
Flights from Newark to Samos via Geneva, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €350 - €1100
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from New York JFK to Izmir via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €340 - €900
Flights from New York JFK to Izmir via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €340 - €850
Flights from New York JFK to Bodrum via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €360 - €950
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €330 - €1600
- Website
- olympicair.com
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €410
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via Geneva, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €490 - €1200
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via London Heathrow, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €470 - €1400
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via Vienna, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €490 - €1300
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via Munich, Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1300
Flights from Newark to Samos via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €340 - €1100
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €410
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via Paris CDG, Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €450 - €1600
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via London Heathrow, Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €460 - €1400
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via Amsterdam Schiphol, Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €450 - €1400
Flights from Newark to Samos via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €340 - €1100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from New York JFK to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €330
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €440 - €1700
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €330
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €490 - €1600
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from New York JFK to Bodrum via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €390 - €1200
Flights from New York JFK to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1700
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1600
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1300
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1300
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €410
Flights from Newark to Samos via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €340 - €1100
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from New York JFK to Izmir via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €470 - €1300
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €400 - €1800
- Website
- sunexpress.com
Flights from New York JFK to Izmir via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €350 - €1200
Flights from New York JFK to Bodrum via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €370 - €1300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from New York JFK to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1700
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1600
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from New York JFK to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €330
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €440 - €1700
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from New York JFK to Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €330
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €490 - €1600
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1500
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €500 - €1500
- Website
- airbus.com
Flights from New York JFK to Samos via London Heathrow, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €460 - €1400
- Website
- corendon.com
Flights from New York JFK to Bodrum via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €400 - €1100
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €650 - €1900
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from New York JFK to Athens via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €550 - €1500
Train operators
- Phone
- +30 213 0121121
- Website
- trainose.gr
Train from Athens International Airport to Piraeus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- Greek Railways (Suburban)
- Book at
- Greek Railways (Suburban)
Bus operators
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- iletisim@metroturizm.com.tr
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Milas to Soke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €1 - €2
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Ferry operators
- Website
- bareltravel.com
Ferry from Kuşadası to Vathy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €0 - €25
- Schedules at
- bareltravel.com
- Adult
- €25
- Child
- €13
- Infant
- €0
- Website
- meandertravel.com
Ferry from Kusadasis to Vathy, Samos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €35
- Schedules at
- meandertravel.com
- Phone
- +30-210-8919800
- bluestarferries@bluestarferries.com
- Website
- bluestarferries.com
Ferry from Piraeus to Vathy Samou
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35 - €100
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
- Business
- €56 - €59
- 2 Bed Inside Cabin
- €65 - €85
- Economy
- €35 - €50
- 4 Bed Outside Cabin
- €60 - €75
- 2 Bed Lux Cabin
- €80 - €100
- Phone
- +30 210 4199000
- hswroro@hsw.gr
- Website
- hellenicseaways.gr
Ferry from Piraeus to Vathy Samou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €90
- Website
- Hellenic Seaways
- Business
- €40 - €60
- 2 Bed Lux Cabin
- €65 - €90
- Economy
- €30 - €45
- 4 Bed Inside Cabin
- €50 - €70
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