Why go
- Greek island.
- Served by Syros Airport (JSY).
History
Syros, also known as Siros or Syra, is a Greek island in the Cyclades, in the Aegean Sea. It is 78 nautical miles (144 km) south-east of Athens. The area of the island is 83.6 km2 (32 sq mi) and at the 2021 census it had 21,124 inhabitants.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- easyJet U2 (A320, A319) · 4 routes: Geneva, London, Manchester, Milano
- Aegean Airlines A3 (A320, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Air Berlin AB (A320, A321) · 1 route: Vienna
- British Airways BA (A320) · 1 route: London
- Germanwings 4U (A319) · 1 route: Cologne
- Harmony Airways HQ (A320) · 1 route: Thira
- Niki HG (A320, A321) · 1 route: Vienna
- Olympic Airlines OA (A320, Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens*
- Transavia France TO (737-800) · 1 route: London
- Transavia Holland HV (737-800) · 1 route: Thira
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Syros Airport (JSY). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JSY has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Athens). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Syros, 0.4 km); routes include Syros - Tinos, Syros - Mykonos, Syros - Paros.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Siros (Syros), Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.