Ferry from Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos)
4h 55m · from €19.50 · 1 operator
The main ferry port on the Greek island of Symi is Gialos. Gialos port guide.
Leros to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. Departures in that window are at 00:30. The crossing takes 4h 55m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €19.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Wednesday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 January 2027; the rest of the winter timetable is not out yet, and sailings are published again from 29 June 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €19.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €19.50 | Book now |
| AB22 Cabin | €29.00 | 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 27 January 2027. The rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet, so nothing is listed from 28 January 2027 to 28 June 2027. Sailings are published again from 29 June 2027, as far as 31 August 2027.
Leros to Symi through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in July (about one a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 20 | 17 of 30 | most days |
| December 2025 | 21 | 21 of 31 | most days |
| January 2026 | 20 | 19 of 31 | most days |
| February 2026 | 17 | 16 of 28 | every other day |
| March 2026 | 22 | 21 of 31 | most days |
| April 2026 | 22 | 18 of 30 | most days |
| May 2026 | 25 | 21 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 24 | 20 of 30 | about one a day |
| July 2026 | 27 | 21 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 27 | 23 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 23 | 18 of 30 | about one a day |
| October 2026 | 20 | 17 of 31 | most days |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, 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
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Paros)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
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, Blue Star 2)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos, Blue Star 2)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star 2, Blue Star Patmos)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
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.
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 €19.50. Symi has frequent links to Rhodes, which is often the simpler way to reach it if the direct sailing does not fit.
Weekly Leros to Symi 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 Leros.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 00:30 |
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 18 November 2026 to 31 August 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 2 of the 13 days from 18 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 00:30. Fastest crossing 4h 55m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 5 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 00:30. Fastest crossing 4h 55m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 00:30. Fastest crossing 4h 55m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- June 2027: sails on 1 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 04:05. Fastest crossing 4h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- July 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 04:05. Fastest crossing 4h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- August 2027: sails on 5 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 04:05. Fastest crossing 4h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
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 Patmos |
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 | €29.00 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €29.00 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €29.00 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €33.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €33.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €33.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €33.50 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €38.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €38.00 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €40.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €40.00 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €45.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €52.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €53.50 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €54.00 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €57.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €68.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €19.50 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €21.50 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €21.50 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €21.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Other companies quoting this crossing
These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | passenger | €56.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Leros to Symi between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 18 November | 00:30 | 05:25 | 4h 55m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 25 November | 00:30 | 05:25 | 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 2 times over the next 14 days, about once a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Wednesday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 January 2027, and the rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet. Sailings are published again from 29 June 2027, as far as 31 August 2027.
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 18 November 2026, at 00:30. Departures fall on Wednesday.
How many ferries run from Leros to Symi this week?
1 sailing from Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos) is scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Leros to Symi?
Ferries from Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos) leave at 00:30.
How long is the ferry from Leros to Symi?
The crossing from Leros (Lakki) to Symi (Gialos) takes 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. A cabin berth is published from €29.00. 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.
- In high summer, the ferry's snack bar and cafeteria can sell out of cold drinks by mid-crossing on busy routes; buy your drinks early after boarding.
- 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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