Getting from Zakynthos to Sikinos

If you are heading to Sikinos from Zakynthos you are making your way from one of the most beautiful of the Ionian islands to one of the lesser talked about islands in the Cyclades, on the opposite side of Greece. 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.

Getting there by air

Sikinos has no airport. The nearest airport is Santorini. Zakynthos has an international airport with connections from Athens. Flying from Zakynthos to Athens and then Athens to Santorini, followed by the short ferry from Santorini to Sikinos taking around 2 to 3 hours and running several times a week in summer, gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Zakynthos to Sikinos. No Ionian island is connected by sea to any Aegean island. Getting there by road means taking the ferry from Zakynthos to Kyllini and driving to Piraeus for the Piraeus to Sikinos ferry, which runs around 3 times a week and takes around 7 to 9 hours. The total journey by road and sea takes the better part of two days.

Your best option

Fly from Zakynthos to Athens and then fly 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 Zakynthos to Kyllini and drive to Piraeus for the conventional Piraeus to Sikinos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to the island.