Ferry from Donoussa to Astypalea
3h 10m · from €13.50 · 1 operator
Donoussa to Astypalea at a glance
Ferries from Donoussa to Astypalea are scheduled 3 times over the next 7 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 01:15 and the latest is 02:25. The crossing takes 3h 10m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €13.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €13.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Deck | €13.50 | Book now |
| CABIN AB4 inside | €35.00 | 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 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Donoussa to Astypalea through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in July (every other day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 13 | 13 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| November 2025 | 12 | 12 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| December 2025 | 11 | 11 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 11 | 11 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| February 2026 | 10 | 10 of 28 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| March 2026 | 12 | 12 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| April 2026 | 12 | 12 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| May 2026 | 13 | 13 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 16 | 16 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 18 | 18 of 31 | every other day |
| August 2026 | 18 | 18 of 31 | every other day |
| September 2026 | 14 | 14 of 30 | every other day |
October 2025 · this month, a year ago
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
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.
Donoussa to Astypalea Route Map
Donoussa to Astypalea is one of the eastward legs of the Blue Star Ferries route out of the Cyclades, taking around two and a half hours on the Blue Star Naxos. It is open water for most of the way, with no islands in between, so it is a straightforward crossing on a large stable ship. Deck space and indoor seating are both plentiful.
Astypalea is officially part of the Dodecanese but feels Cycladic, whitewashed and quiet, and popular with Greek travellers rather than international crowds. The port is at Skala, or Pera Gialos, just below Chora, with the Venetian kastro on the hilltop above forming the island's signature view. There is an airport for domestic flights, which is useful given how thin the ferry links can be.
Sailings run around four times a week in season. The current timetable and fares are shown below, with tickets starting around €13.50. Onward ferry connections from Astypalea are limited, so check the return before you commit to a short stay.
Donoussa to Astypalea Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €13.50 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 | €13.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Naxos |
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 AB4 inside | cabin | €35.00 |
| CABIN A4 outside | cabin | €37.00 |
| A4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) - Pets Allowed | cabin | €37.00 |
| ECO Deck | passenger | €13.50 |
| NUMBERED AIRCRAFT TYPE SEATS | passenger | €22.50 |
| BSN Business Class Lounge | passenger | €30.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Weekly Donoussa to Astypalea 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 Naxos conventional | 01:15 | 04:25 | 3h 10m | €13.50 | 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-29 | Book the Blue Star Naxos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Naxos conventional | 02:25 | 05:35 | 3h 10m | €13.50 | 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Naxos sailing |
Book ferry port and airport transfers here: Welcome Pickups →
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Donoussa to Astypalea between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-10-27 | 01:15 | 04:25 | 3h 10m | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-10-29 | 01:15 | 04:25 | 3h 10m | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-10-30 | 02:25 | 05:35 | 3h 10m | Blue Star Naxos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Donoussa to Astypalea?
Ferries from Donoussa to Astypalea are scheduled 3 times over the next 7 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Donoussa to Astypalea today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Donoussa to Astypalea today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 October 2026, at 01:15. Departures fall on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Donoussa to Astypalea this week?
3 sailings from Donoussa to Astypalea are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Donoussa to Astypalea?
Scheduled departures from Donoussa to Astypalea leave at 01:15 and 02:25.
How long is the ferry from Donoussa to Astypalea?
The crossing from Donoussa to Astypalea takes 3h 10m.
How much does the Donoussa to Astypalea ferry cost?
Published fares for the Donoussa to Astypalea ferry start from €13.50 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €35.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Donoussa to Astypalea route?
The Donoussa to Astypalea route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Donoussa to Astypalea ferry
- When boarding is announced, move promptly – gangways can be crowded and ferries do occasionally depart a minute or two early once all vehicles are loaded.
- Bring a portable power bank rated at least 10,000 mAh; charging sockets on ferries are not always reliable, and island power cuts are not unheard of.
- Greek ferries are generally safe and well-maintained; life jacket locations are posted throughout the vessel and a safety briefing sheet is usually displayed in cabins.
- On rough crossings, secure your belongings before leaving your seat – bags and bottles slide off tables easily, and wet floors make a spill a hazard.
- Once you arrive in Astypalea, the main town's labyrinth of whitewashed houses, traditional windmills, and blue-domed churches beneath a hilltop Venetian castle make for one of the most photogenic settings in the Aegean. The island also offers miles of unspoiled beaches, with Vatses, Kaminakia, and Livadi among the finest.
Plan a journey
Search for a connection between any two Greek ports, including journeys that need a change.
