Sikinos to Athinios
Sikinos to Santorini ferry
Check the sailing days from Sikinos and open a booking for Athinios
- Cyclades Fast Ferries, about three sailings a week, around 2 hours
- Conventional ship with vehicle deck, via Ios
- Departure from Alopronia, arrival at Athinios
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The crossing at a glance
Sikinos to Santorini is served by Cyclades Fast Ferries alone: the conventional Dionisios Solomos calls at Alopronia on its Piraeus - western Cyclades - Santorini chain about three times a week in September and October and reaches Athinios in about two hours with a stop at Ios. In high summer the chain runs up to six times a week.
Getting to the port in Sikinos
The ferry berths at Alopronia on the south-east coast, the island's only landing place. There is no terminal building: the local agency at the harbour sells and issues the tickets, and the island bus to Chora and Kastro meets the sailings. Vehicles wait on the short quay road.
Check-in and boarding
Cyclades Fast Ferries: passengers at the vessel 30 minutes before departure, vehicles in the loading area one hour before; the boarding pass comes from the company's web check-in.
On board
Dionisios Solomos is a conventional ship for 1,100 passengers with four bars, a shop, Wi-Fi, escalators, an infirmary and open decks - a steady two hours, and the ship most likely still to sail when the Meltemi grounds the fast craft. Hand luggage travels free.
Vehicles, bicycles and pets
Dionisios Solomos carries 280 cars or 65 trucks; drivers load and unload themselves and must be in the loading area one hour before departure. Electric cars board only with the battery at 40 % or less, declared at booking - a Greek rule every operator applies. Pets travel free but must be declared at booking with the health-booklet number; no pet ticket is issued on board. Pets stay in the ship's dedicated pet area, not in the indoor lounges, and wear a muzzle when moving about.
Arriving at Athinios
Every sailing lands at Athinios, Santorini's main passenger and vehicle port below the caldera cliffs - about 8 km from Fira, 7 km from the airport, open around the clock, with buses, taxis and a car park on the quay. The switchback road up the cliff is the only way out, so settle your transfer before you land: Athinios port guide.
Tickets and fares
The fare depends on operator, vessel and seat type. Cancellation terms are contractual and staggered: Fast Ferries cancels free of charge up to 8 days before departure and at a fee down to 12 hours. Departures for your date are in the timetable.
Sikinos - Santorini
The quiet island's link to Santorini
Sikinos - Santorini is a Cyclades Fast Ferries leg: the conventional Dionisios Solomos calls at Alopronia on its Piraeus - western Cyclades - Santorini chain about three times a week in September and October and reaches Athinios in about two hours, with a stop at Ios. It is the only scheduled service on the route in the current timetable, and it carries vehicles.
With fixed sailing days the ferry sets the rhythm of a Sikinos stay; the schedule below shows the next departures.
- Departure
- Alopronia, Sikinos
- Operator
- Cyclades Fast Ferries
- Crossing
- about 2 h
- From-price
- €6
Next departures
FAQ Sikinos - Santorini
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Sikinos - Santorini crossing.
How long is the ferry from Sikinos to Santorini? +
About 2 hours on Fast Ferries' Dionisios Solomos, which calls at Ios on the way. In the current schedule it sails about three times a week; in high summer more often.
Where do I board on Sikinos? +
At Alopronia on the south-east coast, the island's only landing place. There is no terminal building; the local agency at the harbour sells and issues tickets, and the bus to Chora meets the ferry.
Can I take a car from Sikinos to Santorini? +
Yes - Dionisios Solomos has a garage for 280 cars. Vehicles must be in the loading area one hour before departure and drivers load and unload themselves.
Are there faster ferries from Sikinos? +
Not to Santorini in the current schedule. SeaJets' high-speed craft serve neighbouring Folegandros and Ios daily, which are the alternatives if the Sikinos sailing days do not fit.