Ferry from Kos to Kastellorizo (Megisti)
9h to 9h 40m · from €27.50 · 1 operator
Kos to Kastellorizo at a glance
Ferries from Kos to Kastellorizo (Megisti) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 02:05 and the latest is 02:25. The crossing takes between 9h and 9h 40m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €27.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €27.50 | 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.
Kos to Kastellorizo Route Map
Kos to Megisti, better known as Kastellorizo, is one of the longest single legs in the Dodecanese. Blue Star Ferries run it with the Blue Star Patmos and the journey takes around nine and a half hours, calling at a string of islands down the chain before turning east towards the Turkish coast. Fares start around twenty seven euros, which is modest for the distance covered.
Megisti is Greece's easternmost inhabited island, a small rock just off Kas in Turkey. The port town wraps around a small bay in a horseshoe of pastel neoclassical houses, and the island became widely known through the film Mediterraneo. Visitors come for the harbourfront itself, the seafood tavernas and boat trips out to the Blue Cave.
There are only a couple of sailings a week, and the length of the trip means arrival is often at an awkward hour, so check the current timetable and fares below before committing. Kastellorizo is also linked to Rhodes on shorter and more frequent services, which is the usual way in for most travellers.
Kos to Kastellorizo Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €27.50 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 | €27.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Kos 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 Patmos conventional | 00:20 | 11:00 | 10h 40m | €27.50 | 2026-09-07 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 02:05 | 11:45 | 9h 40m | €27.50 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 02:10 | 11:35 | 9h 25m | €27.50 | 2026-08-21 to 2026-08-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 02:25 | 11:25 | 9h | €27.50 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 03:00 | 13:20 | 10h 20m | €27.50 | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Kos?
Yes. The ferry port sits right in Kos Town, about 2km from the centre, a 20-25 minute walk or five-minute drive, with rental desks nearby. Buses run regularly between the main towns but thin out fast once you leave them, so a car is worth it if you want to reach the Asclepion, Mount Dikeos villages or the quieter beaches. Compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kos to Kastellorizo between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 02:05 | 11:45 | 9h 40m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 02:10 | 11:35 | 9h 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 02:05 | 11:45 | 9h 40m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 02:25 | 11:25 | 9h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kos to Kastellorizo?
Ferries from Kos to Kastellorizo (Megisti) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday 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 Kos to Kastellorizo today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Kos to Kastellorizo (Megisti) today. Departure time: 02:05.
How many ferries run from Kos to Kastellorizo this week?
2 sailings from Kos 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 Kos to Kastellorizo?
Scheduled departures from Kos to Kastellorizo (Megisti) leave at 02:05, 02:10 and 02:25.
How long is the ferry from Kos to Kastellorizo?
The fastest crossing from Kos to Kastellorizo (Megisti) takes 9h and the slowest 9h 40m.
How much does the Kos to Kastellorizo ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kos to Kastellorizo (Megisti) ferry start from €27.50 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 Kos to Kastellorizo route?
The Kos to Kastellorizo (Megisti) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kos to Kastellorizo ferry
- The harbour sits right beside the medieval Castle of the Knights, with ticket agencies lining the waterfront. For domestic sailings on Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star ferries, arrive at least 30 to 45 minutes before departure to buy tickets and locate your berth.
- If you are travelling on to Kalymnos, check which port is printed on your ticket – many sailings, including the frequent local car ferries, depart from Mastichari on Kos's north-west coast, not from Kos Town harbour.
- Left-luggage lockers at Kos Town port are limited, so don't rely on finding one at short notice; pack light enough to carry your bags the short walk from the harbour into the old town yourself.
- Some seasonal ferry routes only operate from late May to late September or early October – check whether your route is year-round before booking.
- The bow (front) of the vessel experiences the most pitching in head-on swells; the stern tends to be smoother when seas are rough.
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