Ferry from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Nisyros (Mandraki)
7h to 7h 40m · 1 operator
Agios Kirykos to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. The earliest departure in that window is 19:35 and the latest is 20:30. The crossing takes between 7h and 7h 40m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. There are sailings on Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 10 September 2026.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 10 September 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Agios Kirykos to Nisyros Route Map
This is one of the long hauls of the eastern Aegean, linking Agios Kirykos on Ikaria with the volcanic island of Nisyros in the Dodecanese. Blue Star Ferries run it with the Blue Star Patmos, and the crossing takes close to eight hours as the ship works its way south through the island chain. It is a conventional ferry rather than a fast boat, with seating, decks and a bar, so there is plenty of room to settle in for the day.
Nisyros is a small volcanic island, and ferries dock at Mandraki, the main harbour village on the north-west coast. The island's draw is its caldera, which can be visited on foot or by local bus from the port, and the pace ashore is slow outside the middle of the day. Mandraki itself is compact enough to walk end to end in a few minutes, with tavernas and rooms close to where the ship ties up.
Sailings are sparse, running roughly once a week rather than daily, so this is a crossing to plan around rather than turn up for. The current timetable and fares are shown in the table below. If the sailing does not fit, most travellers route via Kos or Kalymnos and pick up a shorter local connection to Nisyros from there.
Agios Kirykos to Nisyros Ferry Fares
No published fares for this route yet.
Weekly Agios Kirykos to Nisyros Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 19:35 | 03:15 | 7h 40m | 2026-08-20 to 2026-08-27 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 20:30 | 03:30 | 7h | 2026-09-03 to 2026-09-10 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Agios Kirykos to Nisyros between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 19:35 | 03:15 | 7h 40m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 20:30 | 03:30 | 7h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Agios Kirykos to Nisyros?
Ferries from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 10 September 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Agios Kirykos to Nisyros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 August 2026, at 19:35. Departures fall on Thursday.
How many ferries run from Agios Kirykos to Nisyros this week?
1 sailing from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Nisyros (Mandraki) is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Agios Kirykos to Nisyros?
Scheduled departures from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Nisyros (Mandraki) leave at 19:35 and 20:30.
How long is the ferry from Agios Kirykos to Nisyros?
The fastest crossing from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 7h and the slowest 7h 40m.
Which ferry companies operate the Agios Kirykos to Nisyros route?
The Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Nisyros (Mandraki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Agios Kirykos to Nisyros ferry
- Overhead racks inside the ferry fill quickly; placing your bag early and then exploring the vessel is more practical than searching for storage after the fact.
- If your itinerary is time-critical (flight the next day), always choose the conventional slow ferry over the fast catamaran in summer – reliability matters more than speed.
- Parking at major ports is available but fills quickly in summer – if leaving your car, book a parking spot in advance or arrive very early.
- Shower facilities are available in some cabin classes and in communal bathrooms on large overnight ferries – useful after a very long crossing.
- Cabin doors on ferries are typically narrow – if you have bulky luggage, leave it in the corridor rack rather than trying to squeeze it into a small cabin.
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