Written by Celine Fournier, Julien Lambert, Maria Gaulto
07/08/2025
Tassos Giannouris, Pexels
The primary transport hubs for reaching Syros are Ermoupoli Port, the island's main ferry terminal, and Syros Island National Airport (JSY), which handles domestic flights.
By Ferry from Athens:
From Piraeus Port, ferries operate daily, with services from Blue Star Ferries and Seajets. The journey typically ranges from 2 hours on a high-speed ferry to 4 hours on a conventional vessel. Passenger ticket prices generally start from €36.50, and transporting a car can begin at approximately €73.
From Lavrio Port, ferries also connect to Syros. This route can take around 5 hours 37 minutes, with passenger tickets starting from €18.00.
By Ferry from Other Islands:
Syros is well-connected to many Cycladic islands. For example, a ferry from Tinos takes about 30 minutes or less, with tickets starting from €4.00.
From Mykonos, ferry trips typically range from 30 minutes to over 1 hour.
By Flight from Athens:
Direct domestic flights are available from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Syros Island National Airport (JSY) with airlines such as SKY express. The flight duration is approximately 30-35 minutes. Return flight prices typically range from €145 to €195.
By Flight from Thessaloniki:
Seasonal direct flights from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Syros are offered by Aegean, taking about 1 hour 15 minutes.
By Helicopter from Athens:
For the fastest travel, helicopter transfers are available from Koropi, taking approximately 39 minutes with prices starting from €181.00.
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