Ferry from Astypalea to Nisyros (Mandraki)
5h 05m · from €9.50 · 1 operator
Astypalea to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Astypalea to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 1 time over the next 2 days, every other day. Departures in that window are at 20:30. The crossing takes 5h 05m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €9.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 25 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €9.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Deck | €9.50 | Book now |
| AB4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC - Pets Allowed | €32.50 | Book now |
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 25 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Astypalea to Nisyros through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in October (about twice a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 7 | 7 of 31 | about twice a week |
| November 2025 | 5 | 5 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| January 2026 | 3 | 3 of 31 | less than once a week |
| February 2026 | 4 | 4 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| April 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| May 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| June 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| July 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
| August 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| September 2026 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Astypalea to Nisyros Route Map
Astypalea to Nisyros is a Blue Star Ferries run on the Blue Star Patmos, taking around four and a half hours. The ship heads east into the main Dodecanese chain, usually calling at other islands on the way, so it is a conventional ferry with proper deck space and seating. It is a comfortable, unhurried crossing rather than a quick hop.
Nisyros is a small volcanic island between Kos and Tilos, and its caldera with the sulphurous Stefanos crater is the reason most people come. Ferries dock at Mandraki, the main village, a whitewashed settlement below a Venetian castle and the Panagia Spiliani monastery. The island is quiet outside the day-trip hours, when boats from Kos bring visitors in for the volcano.
The route runs about once a week, with the current timetable and fares shown in the table below. Fares start around €9.50. Kos is the main connecting point for Nisyros, with frequent local boats, so it is worth checking that route as an alternative.
Astypalea to Nisyros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €9.50 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 | €9.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Delos |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC - Pets Allowed | cabin | €32.50 |
| A4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) - Pets Allowed | cabin | €41.00 |
| ECO Deck | passenger | €9.50 |
| NUMBERED AIRCRAFT TYPE SEATS | passenger | €11.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Weekly Astypalea 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 Delos conventional | 20:30 | 01:35 | 5h 05m | €9.50 | 2026-10-18 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star Delos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Astypalea to Nisyros between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-10-25 | 20:30 | 01:35 | 5h 05m | Blue Star Delos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Astypalea to Nisyros?
Ferries from Astypalea to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 1 time over the next 2 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 25 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Astypalea to Nisyros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Astypalea to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 October 2026, at 20:30. Departures fall on Sunday.
How many ferries run from Astypalea to Nisyros this week?
1 sailing from Astypalea 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 Astypalea to Nisyros?
Scheduled departures from Astypalea to Nisyros (Mandraki) leave at 20:30.
How long is the ferry from Astypalea to Nisyros?
The crossing from Astypalea to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 5h 05m.
How much does the Astypalea to Nisyros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Astypalea to Nisyros (Mandraki) ferry start from €9.50 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €32.50. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Astypalea to Nisyros route?
The Astypalea to Nisyros (Mandraki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Astypalea to Nisyros ferry
- Charging sockets are available in the seating areas of most modern ferries; older vessels may have limited outlets, so charge your devices before boarding.
- Summer schedules are published by most operators in late March or April; check them as soon as they appear if you are planning a July or August trip.
- Smoking is not permitted inside ferry terminals or on board vessels in enclosed areas; designated smoking areas are usually at the stern on open deck.
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