Ferry from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Symi (Gialos)
9h 45m to 10h 40m · from €32.50 · 1 operator
Agios Kirykos to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Symi (Gialos) 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 9h 45m and 10h 40m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €32.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 10 September 2026.
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| Conventional ferry | €32.50 | Book now |
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Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 10 September 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Agios Kirykos to Symi Route Map
This crossing links Ikaria's main port of Agios Kirykos with Symi in the southern Dodecanese, a run of a little over ten and a half hours on the Blue Star Patmos. It is a conventional ferry making several island calls on the way south, so the day passes with a steady rhythm of arrivals and departures. Deck fares start around €33.
Symi's harbour is the reason people come. Tiers of colourful Italianate mansions rise straight up the hillside from the waterfront, and the ferry berth puts you in the middle of it. The island has a sponge-diving past, good seafood, and the Panormitis Monastery on the south coast, reached by road or excursion boat.
Departures are infrequent, roughly once a week, so this is not a spur-of-the-moment connection. The live timetable and current fares are listed below. Travellers with tighter dates often go via Rhodes, which has far more frequent boats across to Symi.
Agios Kirykos to Symi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €32.50 on a conventional ferry. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €32.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Agios Kirykos to Symi 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 | 06:15 | 10h 40m | €32.50 | 2026-08-20 to 2026-08-27 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 20:30 | 06:15 | 9h 45m | €32.50 | 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 Symi between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 19:35 | 06:15 | 10h 40m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 20:30 | 06:15 | 9h 45m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Agios Kirykos to Symi?
Ferries from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Symi (Gialos) 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 Symi today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Symi (Gialos) 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 Symi this week?
1 sailing from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Symi (Gialos) 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 Symi?
Scheduled departures from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Symi (Gialos) leave at 19:35 and 20:30.
How long is the ferry from Agios Kirykos to Symi?
The fastest crossing from Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Symi (Gialos) takes 9h 45m and the slowest 10h 40m.
How much does the Agios Kirykos to Symi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Symi (Gialos) ferry start from €32.50 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Agios Kirykos to Symi route?
The Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) to Symi (Gialos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Agios Kirykos to Symi ferry
- If you have a cabin, the best strategy is to shower, eat an early dinner, and be in your berth by 23:00 to maximise sleep before an early arrival.
- High-speed services between the Cyclades often run reduced frequencies in spring and autumn compared to July and August; check the actual timetable.
- On conventional ferries, the centre of the vessel at the waterline is the most stable point; if you feel unwell, move there and focus on the horizon.
- Most large ferries have a self-service cafeteria and a separate sit-down restaurant; the cafeteria is faster and cheaper.
- In Symi, the neoclassical mansions in shades of ochre, terracotta, and gold rising above the harbour of Gialos form one of the most striking port scenes in the Dodecanese. St Georges Bay on the island's east coast offers some of the best swimming in the area, and the island is a short ferry ride from Rhodes.
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