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 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. Departures in that window are at 20:30. The crossing takes 5h 05m. In the next fortnight 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 24 January 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €9.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| Seat (ECO) | €9.50 | Book now |
| Cabin (AB22) | €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 24 January 2027. 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 November (about once a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| October 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 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.
Weekly Astypalea to Nisyros Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 14 November 2026 to 11 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Astypalea.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 20:30 |
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 15 November 2026 to 24 January 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 3 of the 16 days from 15 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 20:30. Fastest crossing 5h 05m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 20:30. Fastest crossing 5h 05m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 4 of the 24 days to 24 January, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 20:30. Fastest crossing 5h 05m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin (AB22) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB42) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB43) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB44) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET2) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET3) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (AB4PET4) | cabin | €32.50 |
| Cabin (A42) | cabin | €41.00 |
| Cabin (A4PET2) | cabin | €41.00 |
| Cabin (AB21) | cabin | €42.00 |
| Cabin (AB4PET1) | cabin | €42.00 |
| Cabin (A43) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A44) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET3) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET4) | cabin | €43.50 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH2) | cabin | €46.00 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH3) | cabin | €48.50 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH4) | cabin | €48.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET1) | cabin | €54.00 |
| Cabin (L2DBRTH2) | cabin | €54.00 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH1) | cabin | €59.00 |
| Cabin (L2DBRTH1) | cabin | €69.00 |
| Seat (ECO) | passenger | €9.50 |
| Seat (ATS1) | passenger | €11.50 |
| Seat (ATS2) | passenger | €11.50 |
| Seat (ATS3) | passenger | €11.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Astypalea to Nisyros between 14 November 2026 and 27 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 15 November Book for Sun 15 November | 20:30 | 01:35 next day | 5h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 22 November Book for Sun 22 November | 20:30 | 01:35 next day | 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, about once a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Sunday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 24 January 2027, 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 15 November 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, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Astypalea to Nisyros?
Ferries 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?
In the next fortnight 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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