Ferry from Ios to Milos (Adamas)
3h 35m to 4h 05m · from €14.50 · 2 operators
Ios to Milos at a glance
Ferries from Ios to Milos (Adamas) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 10:30 and the latest is 19:35. The crossing takes between 3h 35m and 4h 05m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. Published fares start from €14.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Thursday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €14.50 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Ios to Milos through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in July (about one a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 10 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| November 2025 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| December 2025 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| January 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| February 2026 | 8 | 8 of 28 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| March 2026 | 7 | 7 of 31 | about twice a week |
| April 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| May 2026 | 12 | 11 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 38 | 30 of 30 | about one a day |
| July 2026 | 40 | 31 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 40 | 31 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 29 | 23 of 30 | about one a day |
October 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Artemis)
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Artemis)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Artemis)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
Fast Ferries (Dionisios Solomos)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Fast Ferries (Ekaterini P..)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Artemis)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Artemis)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Hellenic Highspeed)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Fast Ferries (Dionisios Solomos)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Fast Ferries (Dionisios Solomos)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Fast Ferries (Dionisios Solomos)
Blue Star Ferries (Artemis)
These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Ios to Milos Route Map
The Ios to Milos ferry is a straightforward connection between two of the Cyclades’ most rewarding islands. Ios is known for its lively harbour and long sandy beaches; Milos sits further west, shaped by ancient volcanic activity into a coastline like nowhere else in Greece. This route runs year-round, making it a reliable link for travellers who want to combine the two.
On average you can expect 1 ferry per day throughout the year, with slightly more frequent sailings during the summer months from May through September.
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Ios to Milos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €14.50 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €14.50 | Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos |
Weekly Ios to Milos Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Ferries | Dionisios Solomos conventional | 10:30 | 14:05 | 3h 35m | €14.50 | 2026-10-08 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Dionisios Solomos sailing | |
| Hellenic Seaways | Artemis conventional | 19:35 | 23:40 | 4h 05m | €14.50 | 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Artemis sailing |
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Hiring a car
Do you need a car in Milos?
Yes, a car is genuinely useful on Milos. The ferry docks at Adamas, the island's main town and bus hub, so pickup is easy and buses cover Plaka and Pollonia, but the schedule is thin and most of the striking beaches, Sarakiniko, Firiplaka, Tsigrado, sit well outside it. Some access roads are unpaved, where standard insurance is void, so compare 4x4 options at Discover Cars.
Can you rent a car in Ios?
Yes. The port sits about 2km from Chora, with rental desks at both. A car isn't essential for the Chora to Mylopotas stretch, which is walkable and bus-served, but it's worth having to reach quieter spots like Manganari beach, roughly 19km to the south. Check current rates at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Ios to Milos between 14 October 2026 and 27 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-10-15 | 10:30 | 14:05 | 3h 35m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-10-16 | 19:35 | 23:40 | 4h 05m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
| Thu 2026-10-22 | 10:30 | 14:05 | 3h 35m | Dionisios Solomos | Fast Ferries |
| Fri 2026-10-23 | 19:35 | 23:40 | 4h 05m | Artemis | Hellenic Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Ios to Milos?
Ferries from Ios to Milos (Adamas) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Ios to Milos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Ios to Milos (Adamas) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 15 October 2026, at 10:30. Departures fall on Thursday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Ios to Milos this week?
2 sailings from Ios to Milos (Adamas) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Ios to Milos?
Scheduled departures from Ios to Milos (Adamas) leave at 10:30 and 19:35.
How long is the ferry from Ios to Milos?
The fastest crossing from Ios to Milos (Adamas) takes 3h 35m and the slowest 4h 05m. Typical crossing times by operator: Fast Ferries 3h 35m and Hellenic Seaways 4h 05m.
How much does the Ios to Milos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Ios to Milos (Adamas) ferry start from €14.50 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Ios to Milos route?
The Ios to Milos (Adamas) route is served by Fast Ferries and Hellenic Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Ios to Milos ferry
- The port at Ormos sits about 2km below Chora – roughly a five-minute drive, a 20-minute walk, or a short bus ride from the stop just along the road from the ferry quay.
- Arrive at Ormos port at least an hour before departure in summer – traffic builds up around the port and you'll want time to secure a good deck or lounge seat before boarding.
- Ormos port has its own supermarkets, cafes, ATMs and car or motorbike hire outlets, so you can wait comfortably, withdraw cash or pick up rental transport without leaving the harbour area.
- Watch for swell forecasts as well as wind speed – residual swell from a previous day's storm can make a crossing rough even when current wind is light.
- Once you arrive in Milos, the volcanic island's extraordinary coastline reveals sea caves, coloured rock formations, and beaches of every kind, from the famous white pumice shores of Sarakiniko to the fishing village of Klima with its boathouses built into the rock. Milos is also the island where the Venus de Milo was discovered in 1820.
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