Ferry from Milos (Adamas) to Santorini (Athinios)

Milos to Santorini links two of the most distinctive volcanic islands in the Cyclades. Seajets run the high-speed Superjet and Super Jet 2, and Fast Ferries operate the conventional Dionisios Solomos, which is why the crossing can take anywhere from about two and a half hours to nearly seven. The fast boats go more or less directly; the conventional route loops through Folegandros and Sikinos, which makes for a long but scenic afternoon at sea.

Santorini's main harbour is Athinios, tucked beneath the steep caldera cliffs on the west coast, with a switchback road climbing up to Fira and the rest of the island. Buses and taxis meet the ferries, and the queue can be busy when several boats land together. Above the port lie the clifftop villages of Fira and Oia, the caldera views, and the dark volcanic beaches on the island's south and east coasts.

The route runs a couple of times most days in high season, thinning out considerably over the winter. Live departure times, vessel details and fares are shown in the table below. Santorini is a busy hub, so onward connections to Crete, Ios, Naxos and back to Piraeus are straightforward once you are there.

Milos to Santorini Ferry Fares

Weekly Milos to Santorini Ferry Schedule

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

Things to do when you arrive: Best Santorini tours on Viator

Hiring a car

Is it worth hiring a car on Santorini?

Yes. The ferry port at Athinios sits about 7.5km below Fira up a steep, winding road; the bus takes about 25 minutes and a taxi costs many times the fare. A car lets you reach Oia, Akrotiri and the red and black beaches at your own pace without waiting for infrequent buses; rental desks operate near the port, and you can compare prices across local suppliers 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 Santorini between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Milos to Santorini 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.
• Seasickness wristbands (acupressure) help some travellers and have no side effects – worth trying if you prefer not to take tablets.
• In Santorini, the clifftop villages of Oia and Fira offer the famous caldera views over the submerged volcanic crater, best seen at sunset from Oia's castle. The 214 steps down to Amoudi Bay lead to some of the best seafood tavernas on the island, and local wine tours offer a taste of Assyrtiko, the volcanic-soil white grape unique to the island.

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