Getting from Anafi to Sikinos

If you are heading to Sikinos from Anafi you are making your way from one of the most remote islands in the Cyclades to one of the lesser talked about islands in the group, a relatively short hop to the northwest. It has a Chora perched on a ridge above the port and an atmosphere of genuine calm that sets it apart from its more visited neighbours.

Take the ferry

There is a seasonal direct ferry from Anafi to Sikinos running in summer on the wider Cyclades route. The service runs a limited number of times per week and takes around 2 to 4 hours depending on the vessel and stops. Alternatively, take the ferry from Anafi to Santorini and then the short ferry from Santorini to Sikinos, which takes around 2 to 3 hours and runs several times a week in summer.

Getting there by air

Sikinos has no airport. The nearest airport is Santorini. Anafi has no airport either. Taking the ferry from Anafi to Santorini and then the short ferry to Sikinos is considerably more practical than flying for this Cyclades connection. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the direct seasonal ferry from Anafi to Sikinos when the schedule works for your dates. It keeps the journey within the Cyclades and avoids Athens entirely. If the direct service does not align, take the ferry from Anafi to Santorini and cross to Sikinos from there. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Anafi to Piraeus and board the conventional Piraeus to Sikinos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to the island.