Paros is centrally located in the Cyclades Island group. You have two choices of ports to leave from Athens. The first port is Rafina, 20 minutes from the airport. This ferry can save you time and possibly an overnight stay in Athens. The second port, is called Piraeus Port which is on the other side of Athens by metro 45 minutes or you can take the bus from the airport. Usually, 1 out of 3 ferries that leave or return to Piraeus Port of Athens will stop in Paros. Depending on the ferry timetable, the time sailing is usually between 3 � - 5 hours.
There is air travel to Paros only through Athens airport to our small local airport. The company that most services this airport is Olympic Airlines. The flight takes about 30 minutes. The neighboring islands of Mykonos and Santorini have many international flights and then you could ferry to Paros from there.
Close to the port and throughout the towns, there are numerous travel agencies that are willing to assist you in booking any tickets you may need. Most of the agencies have organized tours around Paros and other close islands.
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K.T.E.L. (bus service) Telephone +30 22840 21395
Taxi Telephone +30 22840 24166