Getting from Amorgos to Milos

If you are heading to Milos from Amorgos you are making your way from the most eastern of the Cyclades to one of the most visually striking islands in the group, on the western side of the Aegean. It has a volcanic coastline of white and ochre rock formations and beaches that look like nowhere else in Greece.

Take the ferry

There is a seasonal direct ferry from Amorgos to Milos running in summer on the wider Cyclades route. The service runs a limited number of times per week and takes around 4 to 7 hours depending on the vessel and stops. Alternatively, take the overnight ferry from Amorgos to Piraeus and then the Piraeus to Milos ferry, which runs several times daily in summer and takes around 2.5 to 3.5 hours on the fast boat.

Getting there by air

Milos has its own small airport with connections from Athens. Amorgos has no airport. Taking the ferry from Amorgos to Naxos, flying to Athens and then Athens to Milos takes around 40 to 45 minutes on the second leg. Total journey time is around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Amorgos to Naxos, fly to Athens and then fly to Milos. The flight from Athens to Milos takes only 40 minutes and is the faster option. If you prefer to travel by sea, check whether the seasonal direct ferry from Amorgos aligns with your dates. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Amorgos to Piraeus and board the conventional Piraeus to Milos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to Adamas port.