How to get to Sifnos

It is very easy to travel to Sifnos, mainly because of the ferry connections it has with other ports.

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In brief, as there is no airport on the island, the only way to travel to Sifnos is by ferry.

Getting informed about the local transportation options before visiting the island is recommended. That will help you organize your transportation during your stay.

Ferries depart daily from the port of Piraeus in Athens during the high season; regular ferry crossings are available during the rest of the year too. The ferry trip from Athens takes from 2 hours and 30 minutes to 5 hours and 40 minutes, depending on the type of vessel and the route.
Ferries also connect Sifnos with other islands of the Cyclades, including Milos, Santorini and Serifos.
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There is no airport in Sifnos, with the closest ones being located in Milos and Athens. However, though Milos lies the closest, its national airport is small and receives only domestic flights from Athens.
Thus, it is best to fly to the international airport of Athens first and proceed to Sifnos by ferry from there.

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How can I travel there from abroad?

Sifnos does not have an airport, so the only way to get there from abroad is to fly to Athens or to any of the two Cycladic islands that boast an international airport, namely, Mykonos or Santorini. Then, you can proceed to Sifnos by sea.

How can I travel there from Athens?

The only way to reach the island directly from Athens is to take a ferry. The trip is not too long, as the ferry crossing lasts from 2 hours and 30 minutes to 5 hours and 40 minutes, depending on the route and the type of vessel. To include more destinations in your itinerary, you could also fly or sail to other nearby islands, such as Milos, and then proceed to Sifnos by ferry.

How can I travel there from Santorini, Mykonos, Milos, and other islands?

The only way to travel there from Santorini, Milos, Mykonos, and the other islands of the Cyclades complex is to take the ferry. During the summer months, connections are quite frequent, making it easy for you to plan your trip.
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