Getting from Chios to Milos

If you are heading to Milos from Chios you are making your way from one of the most overlooked islands in the northeastern Aegean to one of the most visually striking islands in the Cyclades, on the opposite side of Greece. 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 Chios to Milos. Getting there by sea means taking the overnight Chios to Piraeus ferry, which runs around 3 times a week and takes around 9 hours, 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. Alternatively fly from Chios to Athens and then fly to Milos or take the ferry from Piraeus.

Getting there by air

Milos has its own small airport with connections from Athens. Chios has its own airport with daily connections from Athens. Flying from Chios to Athens and then Athens to Milos takes around 40 to 45 minutes on the second leg. Total journey time is around 4 to 5 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Fly from Chios 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 Chios to Piraeus and board the conventional Piraeus to Milos ferry, which takes your vehicle directly to Adamas port.