The cheapest and fastest ferries from Heraklion to Milos (Island)
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£44
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Heraklion to Milos (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heraklion to Milos (Island) will cost around £44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £40.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Heraklion for Milos (Island) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat 06 Dec the direct ferries cover the 163 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
The slowest ferries will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare flight and ferry for Heraklion to Milos (Island)
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Heraklion to Milos (Island) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £66.
Distance: 88 nautical miles (163 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight |
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£45 Average Price Cheapest | £123 Average Price |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Heraklion to Milos (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Heraklion to Milos (Island) ferries for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:30 Heraklion | 4h20 | 10:50 Milos (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:00 Heraklion | 5h10 | 23:10 Milos (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Heraklion to Milos (Island)
Ferries from Heraklion to Milos (Island) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 01:20, the last at 21:00. The fastest ferry covers the 88 nautical miles (163 km) distance in 2h 45m. There are 5 sailings per week. Ferries from Heraklion to Milos (Island) are available to foot passengers.


Distance 88 nautical miles (163 km) |
Average sailing duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 5 |
Fastest ferry 2h 45m |
First ferry 01:20 |
Last ferry 21:00 |
Cabins Available |
Vehicles Available |
Foot passengers Available |
Ferry operators: Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets from Heraklion to Milos (Island)You can travel by ferry between Heraklion to Milos (Island) with Minoan Lines (Greece domestic), Seajets for as low as £40. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Minoan Lines (Greece domestic)
Seajets
FAQs: Heraklion to Milos (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heraklion to Milos (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milos (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the ferry most frequently from Heraklion Port, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the ferry at Port of Milos, located 4.3 miles (7 km) away from the city centre.
popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Heraklion and Milos (Island)
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free WiFi
- O Hamos (0.6km)
- Mikros Apoplous (0.7km)
- Navagio (0.9km)
- Main companies are Milos Taxi and Milos Transfer Services.
- Free
- Bus Line 1, Adamantas Stop
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