Santorini to Milos Ferry
🚢 Santorini → Milos — this week
12 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Tomorrow (Wed 22 Jul): 3 ferries — first at 10:00
Operated by Hoper, SeaJets, Fast Ferries · crossing 32m–5h05m
Santorini to Milos Ferry
Santorini to Milos -- At a Glance
- Season: Seasonal service (February to November).
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day, February to November.
- Sailing days: Daily service.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Santorini to Milos ferry is one of those Cyclades crossings that rewards you handsomely for making it. You’re leaving the volcanic drama of Santorini’s caldera behind and heading west to Milos, an island whose extraordinary coastline is one of the great under-appreciated spectacles of the Greek islands. It’s a straightforward route with seasonal service (February to November), which makes planning refreshingly simple.
On average, one ferry per day operates this route throughout the year, with frequency nudging up slightly during the busier spring and summer months when demand picks up across the Cyclades.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Santorini to Milos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | No | – |
| February | Yes | 1.0 |
| March | Yes | 1.0 |
| April | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| May | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| June | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| July | Yes | 1.6 (1–3) |
| August | Yes | 1.6 (1–3) |
| September | Yes | 1.5 (1–3) |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | Yes | 1.0 |
| December | No | – |
Santorini to Milos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-07-21):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 21 Jul | 1 | 14:25 | SeaJets |
| Wed 22 Jul | 3 | 10:00, 14:25, 19:30 | Fast Ferries, Hoper, SeaJets |
| Thu 23 Jul | 2 | 14:25, 17:20 | Hoper, SeaJets |
| Fri 24 Jul | 2 | 11:25, 14:25 | Hoper, SeaJets |
| Sat 25 Jul | 1 | 14:25 | SeaJets |
| Sun 26 Jul | 1 | 14:25 | SeaJets |
| Mon 27 Jul | 2 | 12:55, 14:25 | Hoper, SeaJets |
| Tue 28 Jul | 1 | 14:25 | SeaJets |
| Wed 29 Jul | 3 | 09:00, 14:25, 19:30 | Fast Ferries, Hoper, SeaJets |
| Thu 30 Jul | 2 | 14:25, 17:20 | Hoper, SeaJets |
| Fri 31 Jul | 2 | 11:20, 14:25 | Hoper, SeaJets |
| Sat 1 Aug | 1 | 14:25 | SeaJets |
| Sun 2 Aug | 1 | 14:25 | SeaJets |
| Mon 3 Aug | 1 | 14:25 | Hoper, SeaJets |
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Tips for the Santorini–Milos Ferry
- Weather cancellations are more common in the shoulder months (October, November, March, April) than in the height of summer, despite summer’s meltemi wind.
- Winter nights on deck are cold; long crossings in January or February in the northern Aegean can feel genuinely harsh – dress warmly.
- 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 Santorini to Milos?
Typically 1 ferry per day, February to November. Service runs year-round.
Are there ferries from Santorini to Milos today?
Yes – 1 sailing today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
How many ferries run from Santorini to Milos this week?
Around 12 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Santorini to Milos?
The first departure is usually 10:00.
How long is the ferry from Santorini to Milos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 32m, while the slowest takes around 5h05m. Typical crossing times by operator: Hoper 32m–33m, SeaJets 1h55m–2h05m (high-speed), Fast Ferries 5h–5h05m (conventional).
Which ferry companies operate the Santorini–Milos route?
The route is served by Hoper, SeaJets, Fast Ferries. Crossings run on conventional, high-speed vessels.