Ferry from Fourni to Symi (Gialos)
9h 55m ยท 1 operator
Fourni to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Fourni to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 1 time over the next 14 days, roughly 0 a week. Departures in that window are at 20:20. The crossing takes 9h 55m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. There are sailings on Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 August 2026.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 27 August 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Fourni to Symi Route Map
This is a long haul south from Fourni to Symi, close to ten hours on Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Patmos. The ship calls at a run of Dodecanese ports on the way down, which breaks the day up. It is a conventional ferry rather than a fast craft, so it handles rough weather better than the catamarans on these waters.
Symi's harbour is the island's headline attraction, with tiers of colourful Italianate mansions climbing the hillside straight up from the water. The ferry berth puts you in the middle of it all, within a walk of the tavernas and the waterfront. The island has a sponge-diving history, and the Panormitis Monastery sits on the south coast, reached by road or excursion boat.
Sailings run roughly once a week. The current timetable and fares are listed in the table below. Symi is easily reached from Rhodes on much more frequent boats if the direct sailing does not fit.
Fourni to Symi Ferry Fares
No published fares for this route yet.
Weekly Fourni 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 | 20:20 | 06:15 | 9h 55m | 2026-08-20 to 2026-08-27 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Fourni to Symi between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 20:20 | 06:15 | 9h 55m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Fourni to Symi?
Ferries from Fourni to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 1 time over the next 14 days, roughly 0 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 August 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Fourni to Symi today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Fourni to Symi (Gialos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 August 2026, at 20:20. Departures fall on Thursday.
How many ferries run from Fourni to Symi this week?
1 sailing from Fourni 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 Fourni to Symi?
Scheduled departures from Fourni to Symi (Gialos) leave at 20:20.
How long is the ferry from Fourni to Symi?
The crossing from Fourni to Symi (Gialos) takes 9h 55m.
Which ferry companies operate the Fourni to Symi route?
The Fourni to Symi (Gialos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Fourni to Symi ferry
- Berths in shared cabins have a reading light and a small hook for clothes; pack a sleep mask if you are a light sleeper as cabin-mates may use the light.
- A 40-litre backpack is the ideal size for island-hopping: large enough for two weeks' clothing, small enough to carry without difficulty.
- 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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