Getting from Astakos to Milos

If you are heading to Milos from Astakos you are making your way from a port town on the western coast of central 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 Astakos to Milos. Astakos ferry connections are limited to Kefalonia and Ithaca. Getting to Milos means driving from Astakos to Athens, which takes around 3.5 hours, and then taking 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 drive to Athens and fly to Milos, which takes around 40 to 45 minutes in the air.

Getting there by air

Milos has its own small airport with connections from Athens. Astakos has no airport either. Driving from Astakos to Athens and flying to Milos gives a total journey time of around 5 to 6 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Drive from Astakos to Athens and fly to Milos. The flight from Athens to Milos takes only 40 minutes and is the faster option. Alternatively drive to Athens and take the Piraeus to Milos ferry, which at around 2.5 to 3.5 hours on the fast boat is one of the more manageable Cyclades connections. If you are traveling with a car, drive from Astakos to Athens and continue to Piraeus for the conventional Piraeus to Milos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to Adamas port.