Milos to Anafi Ferry Information, Travel Times, Tickets, and Schedules
Direct ferries between Milos and Anafi do not run every year. When they are not sailing, the only way to make this journey, would be to swap ferries in Santorini.
Ferry Snapshot: Milos to Anafi
No sailings are currently listed in the published timetables for this route. On seasonal routes, operators often release schedules only a few weeks ahead, so check back closer to your travel date.
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How to get from Milos to Anafi
Anafi is one of the outlaying islands in the Cyclades, and connections to this Greek island are often quite complicated to line up.
While ferry travel from Milos to Anafi is possible, keep in mind that this is not considered to be a 'popular' ferry route.
In this travel guide, I'll give you two options on how to get from Milos to Anafi.
You can check the latest timetables and book ferry tickets at: Ferryscanner
Milos Anafi Ferry Route Options
The first choice, will be to take a direct ferry, and the second will be via an indirect route. It's important to note though, that direct ferries only operate on some years.
The direct Milos ferry to Anafi is easier to organize, when it sails at all that year. The indirect ferry crossing to Anafi from Milos will involve changing ferries in Santorini.
Note that although Milos has an airport, flying between Milos and Anafi is not an option. It is not currently possible to fly between any two islands in the Cyclades of Greece.
Indirect Ferries from Milos to Anafi
Perhaps the most flexible way to travel from Milos to the island of Anafi is to take an indirect ferry. Using this method means you could sail on virtually any day of the week, but would also be more expensive.
The most logical options to look at, would be to first take a ferry from Milos to Santorini. Once there, you would then take a Santorini Anafi ferry.
The only problem with this option will be any waiting time between ferries. The schedules change year on year. If luck goes your way, perhaps you'll only have to spend a few hours at the port in Santorini. If not, you may have to stay overnight in Santorini, and take the ferry out to Anafi the next day.
The best place to check this indirect ferry route between Milos and Anafi is on Ferryscanner. They have a useful little island hopping function that will help you search for the best ferry connections.
Take a look here for all other ferry connections from Milos: Ferries from Milos to other Greek islands in the Cyclades.
Anafi Island Travel Tips
A few travel tips for visiting the Cyclades island of Anafi:- For accommodation in Anafi, I recommend using Booking. They have a great selection of apartments in Anafi and areas to consider staying include Roukounas, and Chora. If you are traveling to Anafi in the busiest months for travel, I advise reserving where to stay in Anafi a month or so in advance.
- For some quality beach time, head to these beaches in Anafi: Monastiri, Klisidi, Roukounas, Katsouni, and Flamourou.
- The best place to look at Greek ferries online is Ferryscanner. Although I think it's better to book your Milos to Anafi ferry tickets in advance, especially during the height of the tourist season, you can also use local travel agencies when you are traveling around Greece.
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How to make a journey from Milos to Anafi FAQ
Questions about about traveling to Anafi from Milos include:
How can you get to Anafi from Milos?
In order to make a trip from Milos to Anafi the best way is by ferry. There are not always direct ferries, so you might need to swap vessels in Santorini.
Is there an airport in Anafi?
The Greek island of Anafi does not have an airport. The closest airport to the island is over on neighboring Santorini.
How many hours is the ferry from Milos to Anafi?
When a direct crossing is running, the sailing time depends on which boat is working the route and where it calls on the way, so check the ferry snapshot near the top of this page. If you go by way of Santorini, your total travel time also depends on how long you wait between the two boats.
How do I buy ferry tickets to Anafi?
When a direct ferry is running, you may need to buy tickets for it through the operator's own website. For the indirect route, I find that the Ferryscanner website is the best place to book ferry tickets online.
How long before departure should I be at the ferry port in Milos?
Half an hour ahead is the sensible minimum. If you are travelling with a hire car or a lot of luggage, give yourself a little longer, as vehicles are loaded before foot passengers.
Milos Anafi Ferry Timetable
E-Tickets are not always allowed on this route, so check your booking information carefully. If you want more flexibility in your travel plans, consider taking an indirect ferry from Milos to Anafi that goes through Santorini.
Have you sailed this route? Did you have any problems with the tickets or the journey? Any advice to add for other travelers? Let me know in the comments below. Safe travels!
Dave is a UK travel writer living in Athens since 2015. With 20 years of firsthand travel experience and over 80,000 km of bicycle touring across six continents, he's been blogging at Dave's Travel Pages since 2005. Every guide is based on places he's actually been.
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