Paros to Syros Ferry
🚢 Paros → Syros — this week
18 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 3/day
Tomorrow (Wed 22 Jul): 3 ferries — first at 10:40
Operated by SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries · crossing 45m–1h45m
Paros to Syros Ferry
Paros to Syros -- At a Glance
- Season: Seasonal service (March to November).
- Frequency: 1 to 4 ferries per day depending on the season.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Paros to Syros ferry is one of those Cyclades crossings that rewards you with a proper sense of island-hopping. You leave the marble-dusted lanes of Paros behind and head northwest towards Syros, the administrative capital of the Cyclades — a destination that tends to surprise travellers who arrive expecting just another whitewashed island.
The route runs from March through to November, with daily service throughout the season. Frequencies build steadily as summer arrives: expect around 2 to 3 ferries per day at peak, dropping back to 1 to 2 in the shoulder months at either end of the season.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Paros to Syros:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | No | – |
| February | No | – |
| March | Yes | 1.0 |
| April | Yes | 1.7 (1–4) |
| May | Yes | 1.6 (1–3) |
| June | Yes | 2.5 (2–3) |
| July | Yes | 2.5 (1–3) |
| August | Yes | 1.8 (1–3) |
| September | Yes | 1.3 (1–2) |
| October | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| November | Yes | 1.0 |
| December | No | – |
Paros 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 21 Jul | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 20:45 | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Wed 22 Jul | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 19:05 | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Thu 23 Jul | 2 | 10:40, 11:45 | SeaJets |
| Fri 24 Jul | 2 | 10:40, 11:45 | SeaJets |
| Sat 25 Jul | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 15:45 | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Sun 26 Jul | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 20:45 | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Mon 27 Jul | 2 | 10:40, 11:45 | SeaJets |
| Tue 28 Jul | 2 | 10:40, 20:45 | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Wed 29 Jul | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 19:05 | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Thu 30 Jul | 1 | 10:40 | SeaJets |
| Fri 31 Jul | 2 | 10:40, 11:45 | SeaJets |
| Sat 1 Aug | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 15:45 | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Sun 2 Aug | 3 | 10:40, 11:45, 20:45 | Blue Star Ferries, SeaJets |
| Mon 3 Aug | 1 | 10:40 | SeaJets |
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Tips for the Paros–Syros Ferry
- Pack a light layer (cardigan, fleece, or windbreaker) even in summer; the wind and spray on open deck can feel cold on a long crossing.
- A missed ferry that causes you to miss a flight is not the airline’s problem; ensure your travel insurance covers consequential losses from missed connections.
- Port information boards are usually updated in real time; check them on arrival to confirm your vessel is on schedule.
- Once you arrive in Syros, the elegant capital Ermoupoli – with its grand neoclassical town hall, marble-paved Miaouli Square, and the Apollo Theatre – reflects the island’s prosperous 19th-century history as the commercial centre of the Aegean. The hilltop medieval settlement of Ano Syros, built by the Venetians around 1200 CE, offers a contrasting older layer of island history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Paros to Syros?
1 to 4 ferries per day depending on the season. The route operates from March to November.
Are there ferries from Paros to Syros today?
Yes – 3 sailings today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Paros to Syros this week?
Around 18 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 3 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Paros to Syros?
The first departure is usually 10:40.
How long is the ferry from Paros to Syros?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 45m, while the slowest takes around 1h45m. Typical crossing times by operator: SeaJets 45m–1h30m (high-speed), Blue Star Ferries 1h40m–1h45m.
Which ferry companies operate the Paros–Syros route?
The route is served by SeaJets, Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional, high-speed vessels.