Ferry from Arki to Astypalea
4h 35m ยท 1 operator
Arki to Astypalea at a glance
Ferries from Arki to Astypalea are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. Departures in that window are at 09:30. The crossing takes 4h 35m. The route is served by 1 operator: Dodekanisos Seaways. There are sailings on Monday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 21 September 2026.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 21 September 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Arki to Astypalea Route Map
Arki to Astypalea is a long leg of around four and a half hours on the Dodekanisos Pride, the Dodekanisos Seaways catamaran. It runs the length of the northern Dodecanese and then west out to Astypalea, calling at several islands on the way. Seating is indoors, so it is a sit-down journey rather than a deck trip.
Astypalea sits at the western edge of the Dodecanese and looks and feels more Cycladic than its neighbours, whitewashed and low-key. The boat berths at Skala, also called Pera Gialos, below the Chora, with the Venetian kastro on the ridge above the town. It is a quiet island of beaches and walking that Greek travellers use as an escape.
This sailing runs roughly once a week, so it is a route to build a trip around rather than drop into; the current timetable and fares are shown below. Astypalea has a small airport with domestic flights, and ferry links west to the Cyclades and back east into the Dodecanese.
Arki to Astypalea Ferry Fares
No published fares for this route yet.
Weekly Arki to Astypalea 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 09:30 | 14:05 | 4h 35m | now to 2026-09-21 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Arki to Astypalea between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 09:30 | 14:05 | 4h 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 09:30 | 14:05 | 4h 35m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Arki to Astypalea?
Ferries from Arki to Astypalea are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 21 September 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Arki to Astypalea today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Arki to Astypalea today. Departure time: 09:30.
How many ferries run from Arki to Astypalea this week?
1 sailing from Arki to Astypalea is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Arki to Astypalea?
Scheduled departures from Arki to Astypalea leave at 09:30.
How long is the ferry from Arki to Astypalea?
The crossing from Arki to Astypalea takes 4h 35m.
Which ferry companies operate the Arki to Astypalea route?
The Arki to Astypalea route is served by Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Arki to Astypalea ferry
- If your booking allows free cancellation up to a certain date, set a calendar reminder a few days before that deadline in case your plans change.
- Confirmation emails sometimes contain a QR code for faster boarding – screenshotting this and zooming in before you reach the scanner saves time at the gate.
- At the destination port, the gangway opens as soon as the vessel is secured – gather your belongings before arrival so you can disembark promptly.
- Once you arrive in Astypalea, the main town's labyrinth of whitewashed houses, traditional windmills, and blue-domed churches beneath a hilltop Venetian castle make for one of the most photogenic settings in the Aegean. The island also offers miles of unspoiled beaches, with Vatses, Kaminakia, and Livadi among the finest.
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