How to get to Ærø island
Ærø is served by five ferries - including one fully electric ferry and one hybrid - with departures throughout the day.
You travel to Ærø primarily by ferry
Travel by car or public transport and take the ferry from the southern part of either Fyn or Jutland. By car, the total travel time is approx. 3.5 hours from Billund Airport and around 3 hours from Copenhagen Airport (incl. ferry). Public transport is also possible; buses connect all ferry ports, and Svendborg is also served by train. Plan your route with the Danish journey planner app Rejseplanen.
Ferry routes to Ærø
The ferry crossing is a welcome break on your journey: sit back, relax and enjoy the island scenery as you sail through the waters around Ærø.
Sail yourself or fly to Ærø
You can also sail yourself and moor at one of the island's cosy marinas or fly with Starling Air to the island's local airport just outside Marstal.
You will find Ærø's three biggest marinas in Marstal, Ærøskøbing and Søby, and a small one in the small town of Ommel. The three largest are all close to town, shopping and a host of island activities.
Fly taxi with Starling Air, based at Ærø Airfield just outside Marstal. There are several daily departures to Ærø from Zealand and Tåsinge.
Good to know
Perhaps this is your first visit to Ærø – or perhaps you are a frequent visitor. Either way, here are a few facts that others also find interesting when planning their trip to Ærø.
You can easily get around with the free bus all year round. Hop on and get off as you please.
You can, of course, rent a bike on Ærø. In all larger towns, you will find a bike rental with a wide selection.