Milos is a large island in the Cyclades. It is one of the islands with the best transport links, as it has an international airport. Milos is also easily accessible from the port of Piraeus. Finally, it’s a destination of choice if you want to reach other Cycladic islands (notably Kimolos, Sifnos and Folegandros, which are only a few hours away by boat). How do I get to Milos and around the island? Here are a few tips on Milos and how to get around.
How to get to Milos?
By plane
The island has an airport. In summer, there are daily connections to and from Athens. There are also direct international connections. In high season, it’s even possible to fly from Milos to Santorini.
To find all the best flight deals to Milos, we recommend to use the greek company Aegean Airlines.
By boat
Connections are from the port of Piraeus (Athens) or from other islands if you’re roaming.
The crossing from Athens takes between 3 and 5 hours, depending on the type of boat you choose. Hydrospeed is faster but more expensive, and doesn’t allow you to transport your car.
There are several daily connections in summer. There are also crossings to/from many other islands (Sifnos, Paros, Folegandros, Santorini).
To see existing routes and book your tickets, we recommend you visit the Ferry Hopper website. It’s very easy to use, and no more expensive than port fares (tried and tested).
How do you get around Milos?
Milos is a large island, and you’ll find it hard to get around without a vehicle.
Rent a scooter or a car in Milos
You can easily rent a car, a scooter or even a bicycle at the port of Adamas or at the airport. We recommend booking well in advance for the summer period. You can do so via this car rental comparison site or by contacting local rental companies directly. Find out more in our article Renting a car or scooter in Milos.
Milos: public transport
There are buses to the island’s main towns and beaches. You can find all their timetables and routes on the MilosBuses website.
Where to stay in Milos? Where to eat? What to do in Milos?
We tell you all about it in our article The best addresses in Milos: restaurants, accommodation, activities.
You will find many accommodations in Milos on the Booking website.
And even more information on our articles dedicated to Milos :
- Rent a car or scooter in Milos
- 10 must-do things in Milos
- The most beautiful beaches in Milos
- Boat trip to Milos
- Our best addresses in Milos
- What to do in Milos? Discover Plaka, the island’s capital
- What to do in Milos? Our top 5 activities
Sophie B.
