Getting from Syros to Naxos

If you are heading to Naxos from Syros you are making your way from the capital of the Cyclades to the largest island in the same group, to the south. It has a medieval Venetian town above the port, long sandy beaches on the west coast and a mountainous interior of marble villages.

Take the ferry

There is a direct ferry from Syros to Naxos running several times daily in summer, taking around 2 to 3 hours via Paros. It is one of the most natural connections in the Cyclades and keeps the journey entirely within the island group without going through Athens or Piraeus. The service runs year-round with reduced frequency in winter making it one of the most reliable connections in the central Cyclades.

Getting there by air

Naxos has its own small airport with connections from Athens. Syros has a small domestic airport with limited connections from Athens. The direct ferry from Syros to Naxos is considerably more practical than flying for this short island hop within the same island group. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the direct ferry from Syros south through the Cyclades to Naxos. It is the most natural and direct connection and keeps the journey entirely within the Cyclades. Check the schedule before traveling as departure times vary by season. The arrival by sea with the Portara temple doorframe visible from the water is one of the great Cycladic arrivals. If you are traveling with a car the conventional ferry takes your vehicle directly to Naxos Town port.