There are no commercial flights between Cyclades islands. Ferries are your only option — and they're excellent. High-speed catamarans connect major islands in 30 minutes to 3 hours.
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Inter-island flights
30min
Shortest ferry
€8
Cheapest route
All times and prices are for summer 2026. Winter services are reduced — check schedules before booking.
High-Speed Ferry
SeaJets / Golden Star · 2-3/day (summer)
2h 15min
€55-70
Regular Ferry
Blue Star Ferries · 1/day year-round
4h 30min
€35-45
High-Speed Ferry
SeaJets / Minoan · 2-4/day (summer)
1h 30min
€40-55
Regular Ferry
Blue Star Ferries · 1-2/day
3h
€25-35
High-Speed Ferry
SeaJets / Golden Star · 2-3/day (summer)
2h
€45-60
Regular Ferry
Blue Star Ferries · 1/day
4h
€30-40
High-Speed Ferry
SeaJets / Minoan · 2-3/day (summer)
45min
€30-40
Regular Ferry
Blue Star Ferries · 1/day
2h 30min
€20-25
High-Speed Ferry
Multiple operators · 5-8/day (summer)
30min
€10-15
Regular Ferry
Blue Star / Small ferries · 3-5/day
1h
€8-12
High-Speed Ferry
SeaJets · 1-2/day (summer)
1h 45min
€35-50
Regular Ferry
Blue Star / Zante · 1/day
3h 30min
€22-30
High-Speed Ferry
SeaJets / Minoan · 2-3/day (summer)
45min
€25-35
Regular Ferry
Blue Star Ferries · 1/day
2h
€18-22
High-Speed Ferry
SeaJets · 1/day (summer only)
2h 30min
€50-65
Regular Ferry
Indirect via Paros · Limited
5h+
€30-40
Fly into one airport island, ferry between islands, fly home from another. These proven routes maximize your time and minimize backtracking.
Fly into Santorini, ferry through the heart of the Cyclades, fly out from Mykonos. The most popular open-jaw circuit.
Ferry cost:~€180 ferries
From party beaches to family sands to volcanic coves. End at Milos for Sarakiniko, Kleftiko, and 70+ beaches.
Ferry cost:~€120 ferries
Swap crowds for authenticity. End at the Cycladic capital Syros — year-round life, Ermoupoli architecture, ferry hub.
Ferry cost:~€130 ferries
Search flights to your entry and exit islands, then book ferries for everything in between.
