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Can you fly to Sikinos?

Sikinos has no commercial airport. Fly to Santorini (JTR), then finish the trip by ferry.

Nearest gateway
Santorini (JTR)
Fastest ferry leg
~1h ferry
Athens port
Piraeus
From Athens by sea
3-8h depending on vessel type

01Airport status

Does Sikinos have an airport?

No. Sikinos has no commercial airport. The nearest flight gateways are Santorini (JTR). Fly into one of them and take the ferry to the island port.

Direct flights
None: no runway on Sikinos
Best combination
Fly to Santorini (JTR), then ~1h ferry
Ferry from Piraeus
SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries, Fast Ferries, Hellenic Seaways3-8h depending on vessel type · €35-75
Sikinos
Map of the ferry legs to Sikinos from its gateway airports and ports. Ferry legs from each gateway named on this page.Coastlines © OpenStreetMap contributors, Natural Earth

02Flight and ferry

Sikinos transit and ferry connections.

Gateway airports for Sikinos with the ferry operator, crossing time and typical fare
RouteFly toFerry operatorFerry timeTypical fare
Santorini (JTR)ATHSeaJets / Blue Star Ferries~1h ferry€15-40

Source: Discover Cyclades gateway notes; fares are indicative and set by the operators.

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03Journey at a glance

How to reach Sikinos.

  1. 01

    Fly to Santorini

    Book a flight arriving at ATH.

  2. 02

    Transfer to Port

    Take a quick taxi from the island airport to the local port.

  3. 03

    Board the Ferry

    Take the ~1h ferry ferry connection to Sikinos.

Practical tips

  1. 01Book ferry tickets in advance during July-August.
  2. 02Check if your flight leaves enough buffer time (2h+) to reach the port.
  3. 03Download the FerryHopper app for live tracking.

04Primary gateways

Your best airport options.

  • Option 01

    Santorini (JTR)

    Airport code ATH

    Flight

    Airlines
    Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, SKY express, easyJet, Ryanair
    Airport to port
    Take a 10-20 min taxi or bus from the airport to the local port.

    Ferry

    Duration
    ~1h ferry
    Typical fare
    €15-40
    Frequency
    2-5 times daily in summer

05Who sails

Ferry operators to Sikinos.

Ferry operators serving Sikinos: vessel type, frequency and season
OperatorVessel typeFrequencySeason
Blue Star FerriesConventional (Slower)DailyYear-round
SeaJetsHigh-SpeedDaily (Summer)Summer only
Summer offers high-speed ferries 2-4 times daily. Winter reverts to conventional ferries 3-4 days a week.

FAQ

Getting to Sikinos: questions.

  • No, Sikinos does not have an airport. The fastest way is to fly to Santorini (JTR) and take the ~1h ferry.
  • The closest major airport is Santorini, which allows for a ~1h ferry connection.
  • Yes, though ferry frequencies drop significantly between November and March.

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