Getting from Athens to Antiparos

If you are heading to Antiparos from Athens you are going to one of the most relaxed and genuinely charming islands in the Cyclades. Antiparos sits just off the western coast of Paros, separated from it by a narrow channel, and has a small Kastro village of whitewashed houses built around a 15th century Venetian fortress, good beaches on the west and south coasts and a famous stalactite cave that has been drawing visitors since antiquity. Most people treat it as a day trip from Paros but those who stay overnight find it reveals itself considerably more.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Athens to Antiparos. The most practical approach is to take the ferry from Piraeus to Paros, which runs up to several times daily year-round and takes around 3 to 5 hours depending on the vessel, and then cross to Antiparos from Pounta on the western coast of Paros. The Pounta to Antiparos crossing takes around 10 minutes and runs every 20 to 30 minutes in summer. There is also a direct ferry from Piraeus to Antiparos running a few times per week in summer but the Paros connection is more flexible.

Getting there by air

Antiparos has no airport. The nearest airport is Paros, which has daily connections from Athens taking around 45 minutes. From Paros Airport a taxi to Pounta takes around 15 minutes and the crossing to Antiparos takes 10 minutes. Total travel time via Paros Airport is around 2 to 3 hours.

Your best option

Fly to Paros and cross to Antiparos from Pounta. It is the fastest overall approach and the connection is effortless. If you are not in a hurry, the ferry from Piraeus to Paros is a good crossing and arriving into Paros by sea before the short hop to Antiparos is a more enjoyable way to begin the trip.