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Inter-Island Travel in the Cyclades

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

Ferry Routes Between Islands

All times and prices are for summer 2026. Winter services are reduced, so check schedules before booking.

Santorini → Mykonos

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

Santorini → Naxos

High-Speed Ferry

SeaJets / Minoan · 2-4/day (summer)

1h 30min

€40-55

Regular Ferry

Blue Star Ferries · 1-2/day

3h

€25-35

Santorini → Paros

High-Speed Ferry

SeaJets / Golden Star · 2-3/day (summer)

2h

€45-60

Regular Ferry

Blue Star Ferries · 1/day

4h

€30-40

Mykonos → Naxos

High-Speed Ferry

SeaJets / Minoan · 2-3/day (summer)

45min

€30-40

Regular Ferry

Blue Star Ferries · 1/day

2h 30min

€20-25

Naxos → Paros

High-Speed Ferry

Multiple operators · 5-8/day (summer)

30min

€10-15

Regular Ferry

Blue Star / Small ferries · 3-5/day

1h

€8-12

Paros → Milos

High-Speed Ferry

SeaJets · 1-2/day (summer)

1h 45min

€35-50

Regular Ferry

Blue Star / Zante · 1/day

3h 30min

€22-30

Mykonos → Paros

High-Speed Ferry

SeaJets / Minoan · 2-3/day (summer)

45min

€25-35

Regular Ferry

Blue Star Ferries · 1/day

2h

€18-22

Santorini → Milos

High-Speed Ferry

SeaJets · 1/day (summer only)

2h 30min

€50-65

Regular Ferry

Indirect via Paros · Limited

5h+

€30-40

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Recommended

Open-Jaw Itineraries

Fly into one airport island, ferry between islands, fly home from another. These proven routes maximize your time and minimize backtracking.

Classic Triangle

7-10 days

Santorini → Naxos → Paros → Mykonos

Fly into Santorini, ferry through the heart of the Cyclades, fly out from Mykonos. The most popular open-jaw circuit.

Ferry cost: ~€180 ferries

Beach Explorer

10-14 days

Mykonos → Naxos → Paros → Milos

From party beaches to family sands to volcanic coves. End at Milos for Sarakiniko, Kleftiko, and 70+ beaches.

Ferry cost: ~€120 ferries

Off-the-Beaten-Path

10-14 days

Santorini → Naxos → Paros → Syros

Swap crowds for authenticity. End at the Cycladic capital Syros — year-round life, Ermoupoli architecture, ferry hub.

Ferry cost: ~€130 ferries

Learn more about Open-Jaw strategy

Inter-Island Travel FAQ

Plan Your Island-Hopping Adventure

Search flights to your entry and exit islands, then book ferries for everything in between.

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