Ferry from Astypalea to Nisyros (Mandraki)
4h 40m to 5h 05m · from €9.00 · 1 operator
Astypalea to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Astypalea to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. The earliest departure in that window is 20:30 and the latest is 22:30. The crossing takes between 4h 40m and 5h 05m, depending on the vessel. 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 |
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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 25 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
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 nine euros. 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 Patmos |
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 Patmos conventional | 20:30 | 01:35 | 5h 05m | €9.50 | 2026-09-06 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 22:30 | 03:10 | 4h 40m | €9.50 | now to 2026-08-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Astypalea to Nisyros between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 22:30 | 03:10 | 4h 40m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 20:30 | 01:35 | 5h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Astypalea to Nisyros?
Ferries from Astypalea to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. 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 30 August 2026, at 22:30. 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 and 22:30.
How long is the ferry from Astypalea to Nisyros?
The fastest crossing from Astypalea to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 4h 40m and the slowest 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. 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
- In the shoulder months of May, June, and September, you will often find seats and cabins available right up to departure day.
- Sunscreen is mandatory on the exposed deck of a ferry in summer; even a two-hour crossing can result in sunburn if you stand in direct sun.
- If you need to change your ticket, it is usually cheaper to do so online than at the port ticket office, where a handling fee may apply.
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