Folegandros to Milos Ferry
Folegandros to Milos — At a Glance
- Season: Year-round service.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day, year-round.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
The Folegandros to Milos ferry links two of the Cyclades’ most rewarding islands. Folegandros, with its dramatic clifftop chora and unhurried pace, sits at one end; Milos, famous for its extraordinary volcanic coastline and the Venus de Milo, waits at the other. It is a straightforward connection, and with year-round service available, you can plan this crossing in almost any season.
On average there is 1 ferry per day throughout the year, making it easy to fit this route into a wider island-hopping itinerary.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Folegandros to Milos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | No | – |
| February | Yes | 1.0 |
| March | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| April | Yes | 1.3 (1–2) |
| May | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| June | Yes | 1.3 (1–2) |
| July | Yes | 1.3 (1–2) |
| August | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| September | Yes | 1.3 (1–2) |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | Yes | 1.0 |
| December | No | – |
Tips for the Folegandros–Milos Ferry
- Cancellation policies vary by operator – most offer a full refund if cancelled more than 24 hours before departure, but read the small print before you book.
- Carry a smaller day bag separately from your main luggage: this holds your passport, wallet, phone, charger, sunscreen, and anything else you need during the crossing.
- The eastern coast of islands (lee side) provides shelter from the meltemi; ports on the eastern shore of Mykonos, Naxos, and Paros are usually calmer.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Folegandros to Milos?
There is typically 1 ferry per day on this route, and the service runs year-round. Frequency rises slightly during the spring and summer months, when you may find up to 2 sailings on some days.
Which ferry companies operate the Folegandros–Milos route?
Several ferry companies serve this route. Schedules and operators change seasonally, so check the booking tools above for the current options when you plan to travel.