Ferry from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kastellorizo (Megisti)
11h 40m to 11h 55m · from €27.00 · 1 operator
Kalymnos to Kastellorizo at a glance
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) are scheduled 2 times over the next 7 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 01:40 and the latest is 23:05. The crossing takes between 11h 40m and 11h 55m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €27.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Friday and Sunday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
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| Conventional ferry | €27.00 | 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 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kalymnos to Kastellorizo through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in October (2 or 3 times a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 10 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| November 2025 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| December 2025 | 7 | 7 of 31 | about twice a week |
| January 2026 | 7 | 7 of 31 | about twice a week |
| February 2026 | 7 | 7 of 28 | about twice a week |
| March 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| April 2026 | 7 | 7 of 30 | about twice a week |
| May 2026 | 10 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| July 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| August 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
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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.
Kalymnos to Kastellorizo Route Map
Kalymnos to Megisti is a long haul down to Greece's easternmost inhabited island, operated by Blue Star Ferries with the Blue Star Patmos. The crossing takes around eleven hours, calling at islands the length of the Dodecanese on the way south. It is effectively an overnight passage, so plan accordingly.
Megisti is the official name of Kastellorizo, a tiny island just off the Turkish coast near Kas. The port town wraps around a small bay in a horseshoe of pastel neoclassical houses, familiar to many from the film Mediterraneo, and the harbourfront tavernas are the centre of island life. The Blue Cave along the coast is the usual boat excursion.
Sailings run only a couple of times a fortnight, a reflection of how isolated the island is. The current timetable and fares are shown below. Most travellers reach Kastellorizo from Rhodes, which is far closer, or by short boat excursion from Kas in Turkey.
Kalymnos to Kastellorizo Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €27.00 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 | €27.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Delos |
Weekly Kalymnos to Kastellorizo 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 Delos conventional | 01:40 | 13:20 | 11h 40m | €27.00 | 2026-10-23 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Delos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Delos conventional | 23:05 | 11:00 | 11h 55m | €27.00 | 2026-10-18 to 2026-10-25 | Book the Blue Star Delos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kalymnos to Kastellorizo between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 2026-10-25 | 23:05 | 11:00 | 11h 55m | Blue Star Delos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-10-30 | 01:40 | 13:20 | 11h 40m | Blue Star Delos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kalymnos to Kastellorizo?
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) are scheduled 2 times over the next 7 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Friday and Sunday. 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 Kalymnos to Kastellorizo today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 October 2026, at 23:05. Departures fall on Friday and Sunday.
How many ferries run from Kalymnos to Kastellorizo this week?
2 sailings from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kalymnos to Kastellorizo?
Scheduled departures from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) leave at 01:40 and 23:05.
How long is the ferry from Kalymnos to Kastellorizo?
The fastest crossing from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) takes 11h 40m and the slowest 11h 55m.
How much does the Kalymnos to Kastellorizo ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) ferry start from €27.00 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 Kalymnos to Kastellorizo route?
The Kalymnos (Pothia) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kalymnos to Kastellorizo ferry
- If you plan to sleep on deck, bring a sleeping mat or extra layer beneath you – the metal deck gets cold overnight even in summer.
- Weather apps on your phone are useful as a rough guide but marine-specific forecasts (Poseidon, Windy, Windguru) are more accurate for sea conditions.
- A sleep mask is almost as important as earplugs – interior corridors and saloons are rarely fully dark on overnight ferries.
- Port kiosks and cafes are often the only food option before boarding – if you have dietary requirements, eat before you arrive.
- Greek coffee on ferries is reliably good – a frappe or freddo espresso on the outside deck is one of the pleasures of Aegean travel.
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