How to get from Milos to Santorini by ferry in Greece

By Dave Briggs · Published 2022-07-05 · Last updated 2026-09-13

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Choosing which ferry company to take from Milos to Santorini

SeaJets offer the most ferries sailing between Milos island and Santorini. From the beginning of May until at least the end of September, they offer one ferry a day. Outside of this timeframe, they may still have a few ferries a week, although in the winter months, they stop sailing altogether.

SeaJets operate high speed ferries, and as such, have the quickest travel time by boat from Milos to Santorini taking just 2 hours. The price for these tickets is the most expensive though. Prices in 2026 start at 93.70 Euros!

Check ferry routes and book tickets at: Ferryscanner

Cheapest Milos Santorini Ferries

If you're looking for a more affordable way to travel from Milos to Santorini, consider taking the conventional ferry Dionisios Solomos.

This is a slower boat and it does not sail every day, but it is usually the cheapest way across, so it is worth checking the current fare before you book.

Compare prices at: Ferryscanner

A quick word about off season ferry schedules

During the winter months there may be fewer ferries leaving from Milos and going to Santorini. If getting from Milos to Santorini is urgent for you in the winter, you might consider traveling to Piraeus in Athens, and then sailing back to Santorini from there.

Important note: If you are looking for ferries between Milos and Santorini months in advance, you may find that the schedules have not yet been released. This does not mean there are no ferries - it just means that the systems have not been updated yet.

My suggestion, is to check the website Openseas.gr for the dates you are looking for in the previous year. This will give you an indication if you might expect ferries from Milos to Santorini on your desired dates in the future.

Ferry tickets from Milos to Santorini

When you book ferry tickets for the crossing between Milos and Santorini online using Ferryscanner, you'll be informed if you have an e-ticket or not.

If you have an e-ticket, you simply need to show this on your mobile phone when boarding the ferry.

If your confirmation says you need to collect the tickets first, then you should prepare to collect your tickets from a ferry agent in Milos before leaving. There is a ferry agent by the port in Adamas in Milos.

Most ferry crossings are now e tickets so there shouldn't be anything to think about.

Ferries from Milos to Santorini

The ferries that go to Santorini from Milos leave from the port at Adamas. This is the main port, but it's always good to check that this is your departure port, as there is a minor port at Pollonia.

It's advised that passengers should arrive at the ferry port in Milos an hour before departure to Santorini. There is a sheltered area with shade if you get there before it fills up.

The ferries leaving from Milos to Santorini may be either direct or they may stop at other islands in the Cyclades along the way.

A typical route that involves additional island stops from Milos might include: Milos - Kimolos - Folegandros - Sikinos - Ios - Santorini. Obviously this ferry will take longer than a direct vessel.

Arrival in Santorini

Ferries to Santorni arrive in Thira port, sometimes called Athinios Port. There's a huge hill to get up to the caldera from the port, and then additional distances to the main towns of Fira and Oia. As such, it's not advisable to walk from the ferry port.

If you need to get directly to the airport, read this guide: Santorini ferry port to airport

In order to get out of the port, you can use public transport. Buses are waiting for arriving ferries, and you will find them on the left hand side as you get off the boat.

The buses from Santorini port go into Fira. If you need to get to another town, village or resort in Santorini, you'll need to change buses.

Another option is to use a taxi. I'd advise against getting one from the queue. Instead, you can pre-book one so that it is waiting for you. That way you'll avoid the chaotic scrum of people as the driver will wait with your name on a board.

More here: Welcome Taxis

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How far in advance should I arrive at the port in Milos?

Half an hour before departure is the rule of thumb. Boarding often starts well before the sailing time, so do not leave it until the last minute.

Should I book a cabin for the crossing to Santorini?

The slowest sailings take the best part of seven hours, and on one of those a cabin is money well spent. On the faster crossings a seat is perfectly fine. Check what the sailing you choose offers at the time of booking.

Plan your time in Santorini

Check out my other Santorini travel blog posts that may help you plan what to see and do:

Dave Briggs
Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.

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