Ferry from Chalki (Halki) to Nisyros (Mandraki)
1h 20m · from €24.00 · 1 operator
Chalki to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Chalki (Halki) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 09:15 and the latest is 11:15. The crossing takes 1h 20m. The route is served by 1 operator: Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Wednesday and Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 22 July 2027.
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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 22 July 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Chalki to Nisyros Route Map
Chalki to Nisyros takes about an hour and twenty minutes on Dodekanisos Seaways' fast catamarans, Dodekanisos Express and Dodekanisos Pride. It is a quick northwestward hop between two of the quieter Dodecanese islands, with airline-style seating and limited deck access. Treat it as a foot-passenger route.
Nisyros is a volcanic island, and the caldera with its steaming craters is the reason most people make the trip. Ferries dock at Mandraki, the main village, which spreads along the coast below the Panagia Spiliani monastery built into the cliff. It is a small, quiet island with black-pebble beaches and a handful of villages perched around the volcanic rim.
Sailings run a couple of times a week rather than daily. Current departure times and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares starting around €24. Nisyros has frequent links to Kos, so routing via Kos is the usual alternative when the direct catamaran does not fit.
Chalki to Nisyros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €24.00 on a high-speed vessel. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €24.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Chalki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 09:15 | 10:35 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2026-09-03 to 2027-07-22 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 09:15 | 10:35 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2026-10-27 to 2026-10-27 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 09:55 | 11:15 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2026-11-10 to 2027-03-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:00 | 11:20 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2026-10-13 to 2026-11-03 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 10:00 | 11:20 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2026-10-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 10:00 | 11:20 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 10:00 | 11:20 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2027-04-06 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 11:15 | 12:35 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | now to 2026-10-07 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Chalki to Nisyros between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 11:15 | 12:35 | 1h 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 09:15 | 10:35 | 1h 20m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 11:15 | 12:35 | 1h 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 09:15 | 10:35 | 1h 20m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Chalki to Nisyros?
Ferries from Chalki (Halki) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday and Thursday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Chalki to Nisyros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Chalki (Halki) to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 26 August 2026, at 11:15. Departures fall on Wednesday and Thursday.
How many ferries run from Chalki to Nisyros this week?
2 sailings from Chalki (Halki) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Chalki to Nisyros?
Scheduled departures from Chalki (Halki) to Nisyros (Mandraki) leave at 09:15 and 11:15.
How long is the ferry from Chalki to Nisyros?
The crossing from Chalki (Halki) to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 1h 20m.
How much does the Chalki to Nisyros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Chalki (Halki) to Nisyros (Mandraki) ferry start from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Chalki to Nisyros route?
The Chalki (Halki) to Nisyros (Mandraki) route is served by Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Chalki to Nisyros ferry
- Avoid heavy meals immediately before boarding if you are prone to seasickness; a light snack is fine but a full taverna lunch is not ideal.
- On frequent short routes, missing one sailing is rarely a disaster – the next ferry is usually not far behind.
- Pack a reusable water bottle in an accessible pocket – hydration is important in summer and onboard water is expensive.
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