Andros to Syros Ferry
🚢 Andros → Syros — this week
1 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Next sailing: Thursday 23 July at 07:00
Operated by Blue Star Ferries · crossing 3h05m
Book Andros to Syros ferries in 2026 with daily departures March-September.
Andros to Syros Ferry
Andros to Syros -- At a Glance
- Season: Seasonal service (March to September).
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day.
- Sailing days: Limited service on Thursday.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The crossing from Andros to Syros is one of the classic Cyclades connections — two islands that feel quite different from each other, yet sit close enough that the ferry ride is genuinely comfortable. Andros has a green, relatively unhurried character; Syros is urban, architecturally grand, and the administrative capital of the Cyclades. Together they make for a compelling combination, and this route is the direct link between them. Ferries run from March through to the end of September, so the season covers spring shoulder travel all the way through peak summer.
Frequency on this route is roughly one sailing a day across the season. That means timing matters — if you miss your departure, you’re generally waiting until the following day. Book in advance when you can, especially if you’re travelling in July or August, when island-hopping demand across the Cyclades is at its highest.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Andros to Syros:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | No | – |
| February | No | – |
| March | Yes | 1.0 |
| April | Yes | 1.0 |
| May | Yes | 1.0 |
| June | Yes | 1.0 |
| July | Yes | 1.0 |
| August | Yes | 1.0 |
| September | Yes | 1.0 |
| October | No | – |
| November | No | – |
| December | No | – |
Andros to Syros — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-07-21):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 23 Jul | 1 | 07:00 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 30 Jul | 1 | 07:00 | Blue Star Ferries |
Check availability & book on Ferryscanner →
Tips for the Andros–Syros Ferry
- Keep an eye on swell forecasts as well as wind speed – residual swell from a previous day’s storm can make a crossing rough even when the current wind looks perfectly calm on your weather app.
- Piraeus has both short-stay drop-off zones and paid long-stay car parks; the nearest car parks to the gates fill up by mid-morning in peak season, so arrive earlier than you think you need to.
- Booking a summer return to Athens a week or two before departure gives you useful flexibility while still securing a ticket before the final-week rush, when prices and availability both tighten up.
- Return tickets with the same operator are sometimes cheaper than buying two separate one-way fares – always compare both options before you confirm your booking.
- Once you arrive in Syros, set aside proper time for Ermoupoli. The grand neoclassical town hall, the marble-paved expanse of Miaouli Square, and the Apollo Theatre are all reminders that this was once the commercial powerhouse of the Aegean. For an older layer of history, the hilltop medieval settlement of Ano Syros – built by the Venetians around 1200 CE – is well worth the climb.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Andros to Syros?
Typically 1 ferry per day. The route operates from March to September.
How many ferries run from Andros to Syros this week?
Around 1 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
How long is the ferry from Andros to Syros?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 3h05m. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
Which ferry companies operate the Andros–Syros route?
The route is served by Blue Star Ferries.