Milos to Sifnos
Milos to Sifnos ferry
Written by Elena Philippou, who hosts Villa Olivia Clara above Platis Gialos.Updated August 2026
Milos to Sifnos is ≈40–50 min on the fast ferry, from €34.70, with up to six or seven crossings a day in peak summer. The conventional boats take ≈1–2¼ h and start from €6.50. Both come into Kamares, the only port on Sifnos.
This is the shortest hop into Sifnos, and it is also the back door from Athens. Milos has a domestic airport with several flights a day from the mainland, so you can fly down and be across in under an hour. Some of our guests come to us that way.
Sailings from Milos
| Service | Duration | Fare from | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast ferry | ≈40–50 min | €34.70 | Up to 6–7 a day in peak summer |
| Conventional ferry | ≈1–2¼ h | €6.50 | Up to 6–7 a day in peak summer |
Durations and from-fares come from the operators' published 2026 timetables and Discover Cyclades, verified August 2026. Schedules and prices move every season, so check the live times before you book.
Why people come this way
Two reasons. Milos and Sifnos sit on the same Western Cyclades line, so putting the two islands together costs you under an hour on a boat. And Milos has a domestic airport with several flights a day from Athens, so the five-hour boat from Piraeus becomes a short flight and a ≈40–50 min crossing.
The crossing itself
≈40–50 min on the fast ferry, from €34.70, and ≈1–2¼ h on the conventional boats, from €6.50. In peak summer there are up to six or seven crossings a day, more than on any other island route into Sifnos. Boats leave from the main port on Milos and come into Kamares.
Flying to Milos instead
Milos airport takes several flights a day from Athens, and the hop across is ≈40–50 min. You are relying on a plane and a boat lining up on the same day, though, and if the meltemi cancels the crossing you are on Milos for the night. Leave yourself margin. Don't book it for a day you have to be somewhere.
What the meltemi does to this crossing
The meltemi peaks in July and August and takes the fast boats off first. The conventional ferries usually keep sailing, so on a windy forecast book the slow one. A weather cancellation entitles you to a full refund or free rebooking on the next departure.
Arriving at Kamares
The boat from Milos comes into Kamares too, the only port on the island. From the quay it is 14.2 km up to the house above Platis Gialos, a 20 to 30 minute drive. Tell Elena which boat you are on and she will point you to a trusted driver, or to a car-hire desk by the quay. Book it yourself.
Milos to Sifnos, quick answers
How long is the ferry from Milos to Sifnos?
≈40–50 min on the fast ferry, and ≈1–2¼ h on the conventional boats.
How often do ferries run from Milos to Sifnos?
Up to six or seven a day in peak summer. That is more than any other island route into Sifnos. Outside July and August there are fewer, so check the live timetable close to your dates.
How much is the Milos to Sifnos ferry?
From €34.70 on the fast ferry and from €6.50 on the conventional boats. Those are the cheapest published 2026 fares, verified August 2026.
Can you fly to Milos and take the ferry to Sifnos?
Yes, and plenty of our guests do. Milos has a domestic airport with several flights a day from Athens, and the crossing is ≈40–50 min. Allow time between the flight and the boat. If wind cancels the crossing you spend the night on Milos.
Sifnos or Milos?
Different islands. Milos has the dramatic beaches and the bigger crowds, and an airport with several flights a day from Athens. Sifnos is greener and quieter, and we think the food is better. We live here, so weigh that. The crossing is under an hour, so on a longer trip take both.
Coming from somewhere else? Santorini, Mykonos, Serifos and Kimolos all connect to Sifnos, and we cover them on the main getting-here guide.
Thinking about your dates?
Tell us your dates and how many of you are coming. Elena answers the emails herself, and she will say so if the house does not suit your trip.