Because of its central location in the Cyclades, various ferries reach Paros from the ports near Athens and from other Greek Islands. All year round, there daily boats to Paros from the port of Piraeus, while in the summer, there are connections from the ports of Rafina & Lavrio; trip duration is 3-6 hours, depending on the type of boat. Air-connections exist all year round, from Athens airport with Aegean Airlines (flight is approx. 30min.), while in the summer there are charter connections from various European cities. The neighbouring islands of Mykonos and Santorini also host international chartered flights.