How to travel from Lesbos to Milos, Greece

The distance between Lesbos and Milos is around 449km (279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lesbos to Milos by taxi, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Milos (MLO).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Aegean Airlines

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Syros and then to Milos.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lesbos and Milos

There are several options for getting from Lesbos to Milos by taxi, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Lesbos and Milos is around 449km (279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)

It takes around 12h 30m to get from Lesbos and Milos by taxi and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Lesbos to Milos is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Lesbos and Milos is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lesbos and Milos. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Milos (MLO). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lesbos and Milos. We recommend that you fly from Mytilini (MJT) to Milos (MLO). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Lesbos and Milos. The ferry typically takes around 20h 20m and departs once a week.

Blue Star Ferries and Hellenic Seaways run the ferry services between Lesbos and Milos. Ferries run once a week and take around 20h 20m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lesbos and Milos. Flights depart from Mytilini (MJT) and arrive at Milos (MLO) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Lesbos to Milos. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lesbos to Milos typically takes around 1h 35m. Flights depart from Mytilini (MJT) and and arrive into Milos (MLO).

The closest major airport to Milos is Milos Airport (MLO) (MLO) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Milos. Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) and Athens International Airport (ATH) (ATH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lesbos to Milos. We recommend that you take a taxi to Sigri Lesvos then take a ferry to Mykonos and then to Milos. instead which will take 12h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lesbos to Milos is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 30m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Lesbos to Milos

Compare travel optionsbetween Lesbos and Milos

Transport options from Lesbos to Milos
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
€255($255)
hourly449km (279 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
20h 20m
€145($145)
once a week690km (429 miles)
Taxi and Ferry12h 30m
€125($125)
once a week589km (366 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lesbos and Milos

Ferry operators

Airlines

Airports near Milos

The following major airports near Milos offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

MLO
Milos Airport (MLO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Milos
CHQ
Chania International Airport (CHQ)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Milos
ATH
Athens International Airport (ATH)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Milos