Transportation
The vantage location of Syros in the heart of the Cyclades and the short distance from Athens enables all travellers to go to the island in whatever way serves them best, either by air or by boat.
Syros is the ideal destination for long vacations, short breaks or island hopping plus it is connected to Athens with daily ferries and with other Islands on a regular basis.
The cruise is also an option for a short visit, as more and more cruise ships anchor at the port of Syros.
Yachting enthusiasts can sail to the island of Syros and anchor their yachts in the port of Ermoupolis or one of the marinas and smaller ports of the island.
By plane
With daily flights from and to the airport of Syros “Dimitrios Vikelas” (JSY) in Athens International Airport, “Eleftherios Venizelos” (ATH).
Flight duration: 25 minutes
Syros Island, Tel.: 0030 22810 81900, 0030 22810 87025
By boat
With daily trips to and from several ports:
- Piraeus-duration: 3 hours & 45 minutes by ferry line, 2 hours & 45 minutes with high-speed
- Cyclades
- Dodecanese
- Kavalas
- North Aegean
Travel agencies for more information and services:
- Hellenic Seaways: hellenicseaways.gr Tel.: 210 4199100
- Blue Star Ferries: bluestarferries.gr Tel.: 0030 210 8919800
- NEL Lines: ferries.gr/nel Tel.: 0030 210 4115015
Within Syros transportation can be made with private cars, local buses, taxis and boats.
Private Vehicle/Car
In case anyone wants to choose a private car for transport to the island, one car hire from local car rental companies or through a travel agency.
Local Buses
The local bus service covers most of the island especially during the summer months. The local bus service connect Ermoupolis with Galissas, Finikas, Posidonia, Megas Gialos, Vari, Azolimnos, Kini, Anno Mana, Chroussa, Parakopi and Vissas.While municipal buses are also available, free of charge.
Tel. 0030 22810 82575
Taxi
A taxi service is available to transport visitors. A taxi station can be found in front of Miaoulis Square in Ermoupolis.
Τel. 0030 22810 84222, 0030 22810 86222
Boats
In the island you can find small boats for hire to visit private and rugged beaches and points specifically chosen for diving. More information can be requested from the travel agencies on the island.
