Getting from Chania to Sikinos

If you are heading to Sikinos from Chania you are making your way from the most intimate of Crete's three main cities to one of the lesser talked about islands in the Cyclades, to the north. 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 Chania to Sikinos running in summer on the wider Blue Star and Seajets routes. The service runs a limited number of times per week and takes several hours with stops along the way. The more practical approach is to take the overnight ferry from Chania to Piraeus and then the Piraeus to Sikinos ferry, which runs around 3 times a week and takes around 7 to 9 hours. Alternatively take the overnight ferry from Chania to Piraeus, travel to Santorini and then 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. Chania has an international airport with connections from Athens. Flying from Chania to Athens and then Athens to Santorini, followed by the short ferry to Sikinos, gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Fly from Chania to Athens and then fly to Santorini and take the short ferry across to Sikinos. It is the most practical approach. If the seasonal direct ferry from Chania aligns with your dates it is worth considering as it avoids Athens entirely. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Chania to Piraeus and board the conventional Piraeus to Sikinos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to the island.