Ferry Santorini-Milos

Discover the best ferries from Santorini to Milos, travel tips, prices and much more. Here we go!

In brief, traveling from Santorini to Milos is very easy!
- The two islands are connected by ferry throughout the year.
- The route is operated by both high-speed and conventional ferries.
- A standard ticket costs between '16' 'EUR' (16 euros) and '93.70' 'EUR' (93.70 euros).

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Dionisios Solomos arriving at Milos Port (Adamantas)

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The route from Santorini to Milos is operated all year round.
During the high season, there are 2-3 connections per day.
The first ferry departs from Athinios, the port of Santorini, at 12:00 and the last at 15:00.

The small high-speed ferry Super Jet of Seajets arriving in Milos

The route from Santorini to Milos is served by both conventional and high speed/catamaran vessels.
High-speed vessels are smaller and allow passengers to reach their destinations faster. Conventional ferries are larger and slower, but they also offer cheaper tickets.
Moreover, conventional ferries have big garages and can transport many vehicles. On the other hand, not all high-speed vessels have a garage and, those that do, only have a limited vehicle capacity.
Lastly, high-speed ferries are affected by bad weather conditions more easily, so delays sometimes occur.

The distance between the two islands is 52 nautical miles (60 miles or 96 kilometers).
The duration of the trip depends on the ferry type you are traveling with. The journey with a high-speed vessel takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, while the trip with a conventional ferry lasts 5 hours.
The fastest ferry is Speedrunner Jet by Seajets.

A standard ticket costs between '16' 'EUR' (16 euros) and '93.7' 'EUR' (93.7 euros), while the price of a business-class/VIP ticket amounts to '118.7' 'EUR' (118.7 euros).
Some categories of passengers, including students, ISIC card holders, children under the age of 10, disabled passengers and families with more than 3 children, might be eligible for ticket discounts, which may amount to 50%. Also, most companies allow babies and toddlers to travel for free.

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Standard/economy seats are the most popular and affordable option. In conventional ferries, these seats are situated on the deck or in internal lounges and they are not numbered, so your ticket does not correspond to a specific seat. Therefore, in order to get a comfortable one, we recommend boarding the ferry as soon as possible.
Another option is the air-type seats, which are located in separate lounges. They are numbered, more comfortable, and the most affordable option among the seats you can reserve. For luxury travel, there are also Business/VIP seats, which are situated in a separate lounge and are more expensive.
In high-speed ferries, there are only numbered seats, so a standard ticket corresponds to an air-type seat.

Athinios, the main port of Santorini

All passenger ferries depart from Athinios Port, which is located 8 km from Fira. Its location below the volcanic cliffs makes it one of the most picturesque ports in the Aegean.

Ferries to Milos arrive at Adamantas Port, the main port of Milos, which is located 4 km from Plaka, the island’s capital town.

Both islands are highly popular among Greeks and foreigners alike. The high number of visitors causes traffic around the port, so being there at least 1 hour before the official departure time is strongly recommended.
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Luggage policies in Greek ferries are quite flexible.
Most companies allow 40 kg or 0.5 cubic meters of luggage per passenger and provide a luggage storage area on each ferry. If you wish, though, you can take your luggage with you to the lounges or the deck (if available).
It is highly recommended that you leave bulky suitcases in the designated area and take only your personal belongings (wallet, keys, mobile phone, etc.) with you upstairs.

To take your car or motorbike with you to Milos, you need to purchase a vehicle ticket.
Drivers should be at the port 1 to 1.5 hours before the official departure time.
For safety reasons, entrance to the garage is not allowed during the crossing.
Note: Many car rental companies do not allow customers to ferry their vehicles. We recommend avoiding purchasing a vehicle ticket before contacting your car rental company.

Even though Milos has an airport, there are no direct flights between the two islands, as the national airport of Milos is only connected to Athens. Thus, the only way to reach the island is by taking the ferry. However, just like Santorini, Mykonos has an international airport receiving direct flights from various European countries, so you can fly to Mykonos and take the ferry from Mykonos to Milos. Alternatively, you could fly to Athens, and sail from Athens to Milos.

The seaside village of Mandrakia in Milos

Thanks to its charming landscape and romantic ambiance, Milos is highly popular with couples. It may not be as high-profile as other Cycladic islands, like Santorini or Mykonos, but it has thousands of fans and visitors. Check out the best things to see and do there in our mini-guide for Milos.