Getting from Antikythera to Sikinos

If you are heading to Sikinos from Antikythera you are making your way from one of the most remote islands in Greece to one of the lesser talked about islands in the Cyclades, on the opposite side of the country. 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 no direct ferry from Antikythera to Sikinos. Antikythera's ferry connections are limited to Kythira, Piraeus, Kissamos in Crete and occasional ports on the southern Peloponnese. Getting to Sikinos means taking the ferry from Antikythera to Piraeus, which takes around 9 hours, and then boarding the Piraeus to Sikinos ferry, which runs around 3 times a week and takes around 7 to 9 hours. Alternatively, take the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, fly to Athens and then fly to Santorini and take the short ferry from Santorini to Sikinos, which takes around 2 to 3 hours.

Getting there by air

Sikinos has no airport. The nearest airport is Santorini. Antikythera has no airport, only a helipad. Taking the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, flying to Athens and then Athens to Santorini, followed by the short ferry 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 ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, fly to Athens and then fly to Santorini and take the short ferry across to Sikinos. It is the most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Antikythera to Piraeus and board the conventional Piraeus to Sikinos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to the island.