Ferry from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea
2h 20m · from €11.00 · 1 operator
Kalymnos to Astypalea at a glance
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. Departures in that window are at 23:40. The crossing takes 2h 20m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €22.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 12 April 2027. There are sailings on Monday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 25 January 2027; the rest of the winter timetable is not out yet, and sailings are published again from 12 April 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €11.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 12 April 2027 | €22.00 | Book now |
| ECO Seat | €11.00 | Book now |
| AB22 Cabin | €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 25 January 2027. The rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet, so nothing is listed from 26 January 2027 to 11 April 2027. Sailings are published again from 12 April 2027, as far as 20 September 2027.
Kalymnos to Astypalea through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in December (most days).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 18 | 15 of 30 | every other day |
| December 2025 | 22 | 18 of 31 | most days |
| January 2026 | 15 | 13 of 31 | every other day |
| February 2026 | 3 | 3 of 28 | about once a week |
| March 2026 | 5 | 5 of 31 | about once a week |
| April 2026 | 7 | 5 of 30 | about twice a week |
| May 2026 | 8 | 4 of 31 | about twice a week |
| June 2026 | 13 | 10 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 9 | 5 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| August 2026 | 9 | 6 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 7 | 4 of 30 | about twice a week |
| October 2026 | 4 | 4 of 31 | about once a week |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
Anem Ferries (Olympios Ermis)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
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.
Kalymnos to Astypalea Route Map
Kalymnos to Astypalea heads west out of the main Dodecanese chain, run by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways with the Blue Star Patmos and Dodekanisos Pride. The crossing takes around two and a half hours either way, which is quick for the distance covered. Fares start around €11.
Astypalea is butterfly-shaped and feels far more Cycladic than Dodecanese, whitewashed and quiet and popular with Greeks looking for somewhere unspoilt. Ferries dock at Skala, also called Pera Gialos, directly below the Chora, which is crowned by a Venetian kastro that dominates every view of the harbour. Beaches are scattered around both wings of the island, and there is an airport with domestic flights.
Sailings run a couple of times a week. The current timetable and fares are listed in the tables below. Astypalea also has links westwards towards the Cyclades and Piraeus, so it works well as a stepping stone between the two island groups.
Weekly Kalymnos to Astypalea Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Kalymnos.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 23:40 |
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 16 November 2026 to 20 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 3 of the 15 days from 16 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 23:40. Fastest crossing 2h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 23:40. Fastest crossing 2h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 23:40. Fastest crossing 2h 20m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- April 2027: sails on 3 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 11:35. Fastest crossing 2h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 5 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 11:35. Fastest crossing 2h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 4 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 11:35. Fastest crossing 2h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 11:35. Fastest crossing 2h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 5 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 11:35. Fastest crossing 2h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 3 of the 20 days to 20 September, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 11:35. Fastest crossing 2h 30m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Kalymnos to Astypalea Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €22.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 12 April 2027. 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 | €11.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 12 April 2027 | €22.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB22 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €32.50 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €41.00 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €43.50 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €46.00 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €48.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €59.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €69.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €11.00 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €13.00 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €13.00 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €13.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kalymnos to Astypalea between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 16 November | 23:40 | 02:00 next day | 2h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 23:40 | 02:00 next day | 2h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kalymnos to Astypalea?
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 25 January 2027, and the rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet. Sailings are published again from 12 April 2027, as far as 20 September 2027.
Are there ferries from Kalymnos to Astypalea today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 16 November 2026, at 23:40. Departures fall on Monday.
How many ferries run from Kalymnos to Astypalea this week?
1 sailing from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea is scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kalymnos to Astypalea?
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea leave at 23:40.
How long is the ferry from Kalymnos to Astypalea?
The crossing from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea takes 2h 20m.
How much does the Kalymnos to Astypalea ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea ferry start from €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €22.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 12 April 2027. 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 Kalymnos to Astypalea route?
The Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea route is served by Blue Star Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 12 April 2027.
Tips for the Kalymnos to Astypalea ferry
- The school summer holidays begin in mid-June and domestic travel volumes rise sharply; prices and demand increase from this point.
- Confirmation emails sometimes contain a QR code for faster boarding – screenshotting this and zooming in before you reach the scanner saves time at the gate.
- 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.
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