Getting from Tinos to Sikinos

If you are heading to Sikinos from Tinos you are making your way from the most venerated pilgrimage island in the Cyclades to one of the lesser talked about islands in the southern Cyclades, in the same island group. 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 Tinos to Sikinos. Getting there by sea means taking the ferry from Tinos south through the Cyclades via Mykonos, Paros, Naxos and Santorini to Sikinos, which takes around 2 to 3 hours from Santorini and runs several times a week in summer. This keeps the journey entirely within the Cyclades and avoids Athens and Piraeus entirely, though the total journey time is around 7 to 9 hours depending on connections. Alternatively take the ferry from Tinos to Piraeus and board the Piraeus to Sikinos ferry, which runs around 3 times a week and takes around 7 to 9 hours.

Getting there by air

Sikinos has no airport. The nearest airport is Santorini. Tinos has no airport. The nearest airport is Mykonos. Taking the short ferry from Tinos to Mykonos, flying from Mykonos 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

Take the short ferry from Tinos to Mykonos and fly from Mykonos to Athens, then fly from Athens 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 ferry from Tinos to Piraeus and board the conventional Piraeus to Sikinos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to the island.