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Can you fly to Serifos?
Serifos has no commercial airport. Fly to Athens (ATH), Milos (MLO), then finish the trip by ferry.
- Nearest gateway
- Athens (ATH)
- Fastest ferry leg
- 2h 30m ferry
- Athens port
- Piraeus
- From Athens by sea
- 2h 30m (high-speed) to 4h (conventional)
01Airport status
Does Serifos have an airport?
No. Serifos has no commercial airport. The nearest flight gateways are Athens (ATH), Milos (MLO). Fly into one of them and take the ferry to the island port.
- Direct flights
- None: no runway on Serifos
- Best combination
- Fly to Athens (ATH), then 2h 30m ferry
- Ferry from Piraeus
- SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, ZANTE Ferries2h 30m (high-speed) to 4h (conventional) · €28–55
02Flight and ferry
Serifos transit and ferry connections.
| Route | Fly to | Ferry operator | Ferry time | Typical fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens → Piraeus | ATH | SeaJets / Blue Star Ferries | 2h 30m–4h ferry | €28–55 |
| Milos → Adamas | MLO | SeaJets / Aegean Speed Lines | 45min–1h ferry | €8–18 |
Source: Discover Cyclades gateway notes; fares are indicative and set by the operators.
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03Journey at a glance
How to reach Serifos.
- 01
Fly to Athens or Milos
Book a flight to Athens International (ATH) or Milos Island National (MLO).
- 02
Transfer to the ferry port
From ATH: X96 bus or taxi to Piraeus (45–60 min). From MLO: 5 min taxi to Adamas.
- 03
Ferry to Serifos
Board the ferry to Livadi port. Book the Athens–Serifos route at least 2 weeks ahead in August.
Practical tips
- 01Book the Athens to Serifos ferry 2–4 weeks ahead in July–August.
- 02Allow 2h between ATH landing and Piraeus ferry departure.
- 03Milos route is faster but fewer sailings — check schedules before booking flights.
- 04Livadi port is walkable to most hotels; Chora is a 10 min taxi uphill.
04Primary gateways
Your best airport options.
Option 01
Athens → Piraeus
Airport code ATH
Flight
- Airlines
- Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, SKY express, easyJet, Ryanair
- Airport to port
- X96 bus or taxi from ATH to Piraeus (45–60 min). Allow 2h buffer before ferry departure.
Ferry
- Duration
- 2h 30m–4h ferry
- Typical fare
- €28–55
- Frequency
- 2–4 daily in summer
Flight
- Airlines
- Olympic Air, SKY express
- Airport to port
- Fly to Milos (MLO), then a 5 min taxi to Adamas port.
Ferry
- Duration
- 45min–1h ferry
- Typical fare
- €8–18
- Frequency
- 1–3 daily in summer
05Who sails
Ferry operators to Serifos.
| Operator | Vessel type | Frequency | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| SeaJets | 2h 30m high-speed | Daily (Summer) | Summer only |
| Blue Star Ferries | 3h 30m–4h conventional | Daily | Year-round |
FAQ
Getting to Serifos: questions.
- No. Serifos has no airport. Fly to Athens (ATH) and take a 2h 30m–4h ferry from Piraeus, or fly to Milos (MLO) and connect via a 45min ferry to Livadi.
- High-speed catamarans take 2h 30m–3h from Piraeus; conventional ferries up to 4h. Fares start around €28 in shoulder season.
- Athens is easier year-round with more daily sailings. Milos is faster (45min ferry) but has fewer connections — best if you are already visiting Milos or Sifnos.
- Yes. Piraeus–Serifos runs year-round, though winter sailings drop to 3–4 weekly. Milos connections are mainly summer only.
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