Getting from Agathonisi to Sikinos

If you are heading to Sikinos from Agathonisi you are making your way from the northern Dodecanese group to one of the lesser talked about islands in the Cyclades, on the opposite side of the Aegean. It has a Chora perched on a ridge above the port and an atmosphere of genuine calm.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Agathonisi to Sikinos. Getting there means taking the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, flying to Athens and then taking the Piraeus to Sikinos ferry, which runs around 3 to 4 times a week in summer and takes around 7 to 8 hours. Alternatively, fly to Santorini via Athens and take the short ferry across to Sikinos, which takes around 2 to 3 hours.

Getting there by air

Sikinos has no airport. The nearest airport is Santorini. Taking the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, flying to Athens and then Athens to Santorini, followed by the ferry from Santorini to Sikinos, gives a total journey time of around 6 to 7 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the local ferry from Agathonisi to Leros or Samos, fly to Athens and then fly to Santorini and take the ferry across to Sikinos. It is the most time efficient approach. If you are not in a hurry, the ferry from Piraeus is a good alternative that avoids the Santorini connection.