Getting from Antikythera to Milos

If you are heading to Milos from Antikythera you are making your way from one of the most remote islands in Greece to one of the most visually striking islands in the Cyclades, on the opposite side of the country. 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 no direct ferry from Antikythera to Milos. Antikythera's ferry connections are limited to Kythira, Piraeus, Kissamos in Crete and occasional ports on the southern Peloponnese. Getting to Milos means taking the ferry from Antikythera to Piraeus, which takes around 9 hours, and then boarding 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. Alternatively, take the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, fly to Athens and then fly to Milos.

Getting there by air

Milos has its own small airport with connections from Athens. Antikythera has no airport, only a helipad. Taking the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, 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 Antikythera to Kythira, 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 are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Antikythera to Piraeus and board the conventional Piraeus to Milos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to Adamas port.