Ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos)
4h 35m to 4h 55m · from €19.50 · 1 operator
Leros to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 02:30 and the latest is 04:05. The crossing takes between 4h 35m and 4h 55m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €19.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Tuesday and Wednesday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 28 October 2026.
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| Conventional ferry | €19.50 | 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 28 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Leros to Symi Route Map
Leros to Symi takes somewhere between four and a half and five hours on Blue Star Ferries' conventional ships, Blue Star 2 and Blue Star Patmos. It is a long southbound leg through the Dodecanese with calls along the way, so plan on most of a morning or afternoon aboard. There is proper indoor seating and outside deck space for the duration.
Symi's harbour is the reason most people come. Tiers of pastel Italianate mansions rise up the hillsides around the bay, a legacy of the island's sponge-diving wealth, and the ferry arrives right into that view. The island is small, close to the Turkish coast, and known for seafood tavernas and the Panormitis Monastery on its southern side.
The route runs a couple of times a week rather than daily, so the sailing days shape the trip. Current times and fares are listed in the timetable below, with fares starting around €19. Symi has frequent links to Rhodes, which is often the simpler way to reach it if the direct sailing does not fit.
Leros to Symi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €19.50 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 | €19.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 |
Weekly Leros 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 | 00:30 | 05:25 | 4h 55m | €19.50 | 2026-09-16 to 2026-10-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 02:30 | 07:25 | 4h 55m | €19.50 | now to 2026-09-09 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star 2 conventional | 04:05 | 08:40 | 4h 35m | €19.50 | now to 2026-09-01 | Book the Blue Star 2 sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Leros to Symi between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-08-25 | 04:05 | 08:40 | 4h 35m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-08-26 | 02:30 | 07:25 | 4h 55m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-09-01 | 04:05 | 08:40 | 4h 35m | Blue Star 2 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-02 | 02:30 | 07:25 | 4h 55m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Leros to Symi?
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday and Wednesday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 28 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Leros to Symi today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 25 August 2026, at 04:05. Departures fall on Tuesday and Wednesday.
How many ferries run from Leros to Symi this week?
2 sailings from Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Leros to Symi?
Scheduled departures from Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos) leave at 02:30 and 04:05.
How long is the ferry from Leros to Symi?
The fastest crossing from Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos) takes 4h 35m and the slowest 4h 55m.
How much does the Leros to Symi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos) ferry start from €19.50 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 Leros to Symi route?
The Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Leros to Symi ferry
- If you are comparing ferry versus flying between islands, factor in port transfer times at each end – ferries are often more time-efficient for short hops.
- A light cardigan or jacket is still useful in summer – the spray and wind on open deck can make even a 30°C day feel cool when the vessel is at speed.
- 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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