Getting Around
There is a regular ferry and hydrofoil network between the islands (reduced in winter), but it is impossible to get timetables far in advance. Of the islands we feature, all have daily ferries to their nearest neighbour and to Piraeus or Athens, except Folegandros which outside summer only has ferries every other day. If in doubt, ask the hotel when making your enquiry, or consult the ferry company. There is no need to book ahead unless you are taking a vehicle, or travelling over Easter or August 15th.
The following islands have airports with daily connections to Athens and in some cases to Crete, though not currently from one island to another: Mykonos, Santorini, Naxos, Paros, Syros, Milos.
If you're staying on an island without an airport, it's always wise to leave a day or two before your departure flight, in case the ferries are cancelled or delayed because of strong winds. Cancellations - issued by the port authority and called apagoreftiko - are actually commonest in midsummer (July-August) because that is when the meltemi wind blows hardest, but it rarely stays in force for more than a day.