Ferry from Astypalea to Symi (Gialos)
7h 40m to 8h 10m · from €24.00 · 1 operator
Astypalea to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Astypalea to Symi (Gialos) 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 7h 40m and 8h 10m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €24.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 25 October 2026.
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| Conventional ferry | €24.00 | 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 Symi Route Map
Astypalea to Symi is a long Blue Star Ferries run on the Blue Star Patmos, taking around seven and a half hours. The ship heads southeast down the Dodecanese chain with calls along the way before reaching Symi, close to Rhodes and the Turkish coast. It is a conventional ferry, so there is room to move about and eat on board.
Symi Town's harbour is the island's calling card, with tiers of colourful Italianate mansions rising up the hillside above the quay. The island has a sponge diving history like Kalymnos, and the waterfront is lined with tavernas serving the small local shrimp. Panormitis monastery, on the south of the island, is a separate stop reached by road or boat.
Sailings run about once a week, with the current timetable and fares shown in the table below. Fares start around twenty-four euros. Symi is mainly visited from Rhodes, which has frequent daily boats, so that is the practical fallback if the direct crossing does not suit.
Astypalea to Symi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €24.00 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 | €24.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Astypalea 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 | 20:30 | 04:40 | 8h 10m | €24.00 | 2026-09-06 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 22:30 | 06:10 | 7h 40m | €24.00 | now to 2026-08-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Astypalea to Symi between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-08-30 | 22:30 | 06:10 | 7h 40m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sun 2026-09-06 | 20:30 | 04:40 | 8h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Astypalea to Symi?
Ferries from Astypalea to Symi (Gialos) 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 Symi today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Astypalea to Symi (Gialos) 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 Symi this week?
1 sailing from Astypalea 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 Astypalea to Symi?
Scheduled departures from Astypalea to Symi (Gialos) leave at 20:30 and 22:30.
How long is the ferry from Astypalea to Symi?
The fastest crossing from Astypalea to Symi (Gialos) takes 7h 40m and the slowest 8h 10m.
How much does the Astypalea to Symi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Astypalea to Symi (Gialos) ferry start from €24.00 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 Symi route?
The Astypalea to Symi (Gialos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Astypalea to Symi ferry
- Noise from engines and bow waves makes conversation difficult on the outdoor deck when the vessel is at full speed; find a sheltered indoor spot for long conversations.
- 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.
- The Greek domestic ferry network runs year-round on most major routes – even in winter you can reach Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Crete by sea.
- 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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