Ferry from Milos (Adamas) to Heraklion (Crete)

Milos and Heraklion sit at opposite ends of the Aegean's southern reach, and this crossing is one of the longer sea legs you'll find in the islands rather than a quick hop between neighbours. You're out on open water for most of the journey, so it's worth checking the forecast if you're prone to seasickness, particularly when the meltemi is blowing through in July and August. Check the schedule box above for the dates currently confirmed, since operators typically file each season in stages and add further months as they're locked in.

With only the one daily service on this route, there's little flexibility if you miss your sailing, so build in some slack either side rather than cutting a connection fine. It suits travellers who are treating Crete as a genuine extension of a Cyclades trip rather than a side trip, since the time on board is substantial enough that you'll want to arrive rested and ready to make the most of Heraklion at the other end.

Milos to Heraklion Ferry Fares

Tickets from €44.00.

Weekly Milos to Heraklion Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Can you rent a car in Heraklion?

Yes. Heraklion's ferry port sits about 1km from the centre, an easy walk or short taxi ride, and several rental firms have desks right at the harbour or nearby in town. The city itself is compact enough on foot, but a car pays off once you want to reach Knossos, the south coast or the Lasithi plateau, where buses run less often. Check rates at Discover Cars.

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.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Milos to Heraklion between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Milos to Heraklion ferry

• Arrive at Adamas port at least 30 to 60 minutes before your ferry's scheduled departure, allowing time for check-in and boarding, since the port area becomes busy and congested during the peak summer months.
• Milos's main bus stop is only a few metres from the port at Adamas, with services roughly timed to ferry arrivals and departures; buy your ticket on board, and check the last departure if you have a late ferry.
• Adamas port itself has free Wi-Fi, public restrooms, an information booth and the port authority office, plus separate car and motorbike parking areas nearby at Adamas Square if you are arriving by road.
• Medicines, including seasickness tablets and any prescription drugs, should always be in your day bag, not buried in hold luggage.
• Heraklion serves as the main gateway to Crete, with the legendary Palace of Knossos – the centre of Minoan civilisation – just a short drive from the city centre. The city's Archaeological Museum houses one of the most important collections of Minoan artefacts in the world, and wine tours into the surrounding region are a popular option.

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