How to travel from Milos to Santorini, Greece

The distance between Milos and Santorini is around 154km (95 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Milos to Santorini by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SantoriniMilos if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Milos (MLO) to Santorini (JTR).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated byOlympic Air+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Santorini.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated byGolden Star Ferries+ 3 others

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milos and Santorini

There are several options for getting from Milos to Santorini by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Milos and Santorini is around 154km (95 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 91km (57 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Milos and Santorini by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Milos to Santorini is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Milos and Santorini is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Milos and Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Milos (MLO) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Milos and Santorini. We recommend that you fly from Milos (MLO) to Santorini (JTR). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Milos and Santorini. The ferry typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.

Golden Star Ferries, Sea Speed ferries, Zante Ferries and Anek Ferries run the ferry services between Milos and Santorini. Ferries run once daily and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Milos and Santorini. Flights depart from Milos (MLO) and arrive at Santorini (JTR) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Milos to Santorini. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 1h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Milos to Santorini typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Milos (MLO) and and arrive into Santorini (JTR).

The closest major airport to Santorini is Santorini International Airport (JTR) (JTR) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Santorini. Naxos Airport (JNX) (JNX) and Heraklion International Airport (HER) (HER) 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 Milos to Santorini. We recommend that you take a ferry to Santorini. instead which will take 2h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milos to Santorini is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €3 ($3).

How do I get from Milos to Santorini

Compare travel optionsbetween Milos and Santorini

Transport options from Milos to Santorini
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
€170($170)
hourly373km (232 miles)
Ferry
2h 30m
€3($3)
once daily154km (95 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Milos and Santorini

Airports near Santorini

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

JTR
Santorini International Airport (JTR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Santorini
JNX
Naxos Airport (JNX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Santorini
HER
Heraklion International Airport (HER)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Santorini