Getting from Syros to Folegandros

If you are heading to Folegandros from Syros you are making your way from the capital of the Cyclades to a small clifftop island in the southern part of the same group. It has a Chora perched on the edge of a sheer drop above the sea and an atmosphere of genuine calm that sets it apart from its more visited neighbours.

Take the ferry

There is a direct ferry from Syros to Folegandros running several times a week in summer, taking around 4 to 6 hours via the central Cyclades. It keeps the journey entirely within the Cyclades and avoids Athens and Piraeus entirely. Alternatively take the ferry from Syros to Piraeus and board the Piraeus to Folegandros ferry, which runs several times daily in summer and takes around 4 to 8 hours.

Getting there by air

Folegandros has no airport. The nearest airport is Santorini. Syros has a small domestic airport with limited connections from Athens. Taking the ferry from Syros south through the Cyclades to Santorini and then the short ferry to Folegandros, which takes around 45 to 50 minutes, is the most enjoyable approach and keeps the journey entirely within the Cyclades. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the direct ferry from Syros south through the Cyclades to Folegandros. It keeps the journey entirely within the Cyclades and avoids Athens entirely. Check the schedule carefully before booking as departure days and times vary by season. If you are traveling with a car, take the ferry from Syros to Piraeus and board the conventional Piraeus to Folegandros ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to the island.