Syros To Anafi Ferry Guide
There are 2 or 3 weekly ferries from Syros to Anafi island in Greece during the summer months. Blue Star Ferries sails the route, and SeaJets has run it in recent seasons too.
Ferry Snapshot: Syros to Anafi
No sailings are currently listed in the published timetables for this route. On seasonal routes, operators often release schedules only a few weeks ahead, so check back closer to your travel date.
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How to get from Syros to Anafi
If you want to travel from Syros to the island of Anafi in Greece, you've got two basic choices. The first, is to wait for a direct ferry, which usually runs two or three times a week. The second, is to take an indirect route via Santorini.
Check to see if the direct Syros Anafi ferry schedule works for you at: Ferryscanner.
If it doesn't, see if swapping ferries at another island near Syros works for you.
The upside of taking an indirect route, is that you can travel on more or less any day of the week. The downside is that the overall travel time is likely to be longer, and more expensive.
If you want to take the indirect route, these two guide may be useful:
It could be that a direct ferry will suit you better if the dates that the ferry runs align with your travel plans. You should note that even though Syros has an airport, flights between the islands of Syros and Anafi are not an option.
Direct Ferries to Anafi from Syros
During the tourist season, there might be up to 2 or 3 ferries a week from Syros to Anafi. These ferries to Anafi from Syros are run by Blue Star Ferries, with SeaJets sailing the route in some seasons.
Some weeks 3 ferries may run, and others two during the tourist travel period (roughly June through September). Outside of these times, ferries may have a frequency as low as once a week.
The fastest ferry from Syros going to Anafi takes around 6 hours and 15 minutes. The slowest ferry boat sailing to Anafi from Syros island takes around 7 and a half hours.
You can generally expect faster ferries to have more expensive tickets prices. If you want to check schedules and book tickets for the ferry online, check out Ferryscanner.
Anafi Island Travel Tips
A few travel tips for visiting the Greek island of Anafi after Syros:- Ferry services leave from Ermoupoli port in Syros. Arriving ferries dock at the main port, Agios Nikolaos in Anafi.
- For rooms to rent in Anafi, I recommend Booking. They have a great choice of hotels in Anafi and areas to consider staying include Roukounas, and Chora. If you are going to Anafi in the busiest months for travel, I advise reserving places to stay in Anafi a month or so in advance.
- Make sure to check out these beaches in Anafi: Klisidi, Roukounas, Flamourou, Katsouni, and Monastiri.
- One of the best places to look at ferry schedules and to book tickets online is at Ferryscanner. I think it's better that you book your Syros to Anafi ferry tickets in advance, especially during the peak months of summer, but you can also visit a local ticket or travel agency on the islands or in Athens where you can buy tickets in person.
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How to make a trip from Syros to Anafi FAQ
A few of the frequently asked questions about traveling to Anafi from Syros include:
How can I get to Anafi from Syros?
The best way to make the trip from Syros to Anafi is by ferry boat. There are up to 2 or 3 ferries a week sailing to the Cyclades island of Anafi from Syros during the summer tourism season.
Is there an airport on Anafi?
The island of Anafi does not have an airport. The closest airport to Anafi is on nearby Santorini.
How long is the ferry ride from Syros to Anafi?
The ferries to the island of Anafi from Syros take between 6 hours and 15 minutes and 7 and a half hours. Ferry operators on the Syros Anafi route may include SeaJets and Blue Star Ferries.
Where do you get ferry tickets to Anafi?
The best place to look at Greek ferries online is Ferryscanner. I think it's better that you book your Syros to Anafi ferry tickets in advance, but you might also go to a travel agency in Greece after you arrive.
How early do I need to be at the port in Syros?
Half an hour before departure is the standard advice, and it is worth sticking to for a late sailing when the port is quieter and there are fewer staff around to ask.
Is it worth booking a cabin for the crossing to Anafi?
On a crossing this long, and particularly on an overnight sailing, paying for a cabin is money well spent. If you would rather save the cash, take a jumper and something to lie on, because the seating areas get cold at night.
Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
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