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Siros (Syros), Greece

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.

Type IslandPopulation 21,124

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.

Restaurants & places to go

Cafe · Cafe Bistrot Brunch Bagels Cookies Falafel Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 · m.facebook.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-21:40 Features: takeaway · Ακτή Στρατηγού Παπάγου · gregorys.gr
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Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Ακτή Μιαούλη, Σύρος, 84100 · giosifaki.gr
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Greek, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · facebook.com
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Coffee Shop, Greek, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, air conditioning · instagram.com
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Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant · galissas,Syros, 84100 · aventoura.gr
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Restaurant · restaurant · kahuna.gr
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Cafe · cafe · Ερμούπολη, 84100 · ellinikonbistro.gr
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Airports

Mykonos International Airport (JMK) 36 km to the centre
Mykonos, L, GR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 10 airlines (easyJet, Aegean Airlines, Air Berlin, British Airways…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Athens, London, Thira, Vienna, Cologne… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ 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.

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Syros Airport (JSY) 2.1 km to the centre
Syros Island, L, GR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 2 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Olympic Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Athens (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Aegean Airlines A3 (DH8) · 1 route: Athens
  • Olympic Airlines OA (DH8) · 1 route: Athens

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.

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Getting there by ferry

Syros
Ferry terminal · 0.4 km from the centre
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Εμπορικός Λιμένας ΜΕΤΚΑ
Ferry terminal · 0.8 km from the centre · ΜΕΤΚΑ
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Syros - Tinos
Ferry route
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Syros - Mykonos
Ferry route
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Syros - Paros
Ferry route
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Syros - Kythnos
Ferry route
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Kythnos - Paros
Ferry route
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Andros - Tinos
Ferry route
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Lavrio - Kea - Kythnos - Syros
Ferry route · NEL Lines
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Piraeus - Syros
Ferry route
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

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.