Ferry from Lipsi to Arki
1h 20m to 1h 30m · from €4.00 · 2 operators
Lipsi to Arki at a glance
Ferries from Lipsi to Arki are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, most days. Departures in that window are at 08:40. The crossing takes between 1h 20m and 1h 30m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Leros Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €4.00 on a conventional ferry and from €8.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 2 March 2027. The sailing days are not the same from one week to the next during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 1 December 2026; the rest of the winter timetable is not out yet, and sailings are published again from 2 March 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €4.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 2 March 2027 | €8.00 | Book now |
| Economy Lounge / Deck | €4.00 | 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 1 December 2026. The rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet, so nothing is listed from 2 December 2026 to 1 March 2027. Sailings are published again from 2 March 2027, as far as 30 September 2027.
Lipsi to Arki through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in June (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 | 4 | 4 of 30 | about once a week |
| December 2025 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| January 2026 | 23 | 17 of 31 | most days |
| February 2026 | 19 | 14 of 28 | most days |
| March 2026 | 33 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 27 | 20 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 32 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| June 2026 | 33 | 26 of 30 | about one a day |
| July 2026 | 33 | 26 of 31 | about one a day |
| August 2026 | 31 | 27 of 31 | about one a day |
| September 2026 | 20 | 20 of 30 | most days |
| October 2026 | 32 | 26 of 31 | about one a day |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
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January 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
Leros Seaways (Leros Express)
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.
Lipsi to Arki Route Map
Lipsi to Arki is a short hop among the small islands north of Leros, taking about forty-five minutes on the Dodekanisos Pride and up to an hour and a half on the slower local boats. Three operators run it, including the little Patmos Star and the SAOS Saonisos, and it functions as a local service rather than a tourist shuttle.
Arki is a very small island with a tiny resident population, a harbour lined with a few tavernas, and rooms that need booking ahead. There is no town in any meaningful sense, no bank and very little organised to do, which is the whole appeal for the people who come. Bring what you need and expect a slow few days.
The route runs most days across a fortnight in season, though timings move around with the wider small-island circuit and the weather. Current departures and fares are listed in the table below, starting around €4. Patmos and Leros are the practical bases for reaching Arki, and most people combine it with Agathonisi in the same trip.
Weekly Lipsi to Arki Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published from 13 November 2026 to 1 December 2026, where the published timetable ends: the days it sails and its departure times from Lipsi.
Leros Seaways
Book Leros Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 08:40 |
Different on these dates:
- Sat 14 November: 08:40 only.
Timetable published to 1 December 2026.
SAOS Ferries
Book SAOS Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 08:40 |
Timetable published to 22 November 2026.
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 30 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 10 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 08:40. Fastest crossing 1h 20m. Conventional ferries: SAOS Ferries. Local boats: Leros Seaways.
- December 2026: sails on 1 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 08:40. Fastest crossing 1h 20m. Local boats: Leros Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 14:10. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 8 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 14:10, latest 15:55. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 14:10, latest 15:55. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 8 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 14:10, latest 15:55. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 10 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 14:10, latest 15:55. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 14:10, latest 15:55. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 14:05, latest 15:55. Fastest crossing 45m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Lipsi to Arki Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €4.00 on a conventional ferry and from €8.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 2 March 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 | €4.00 | SAOS Ferries | Saonisos |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 2 March 2027 | €8.00 | 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.
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €4.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Lipsi to Arki between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 08:40 | 10:10 | 1h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Sat 14 November | 08:40 | 10:00 | 1h 20m | Leros Express | Leros Seaways |
| Sun 15 November | 08:40 | 10:10 | 1h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 08:40 | 10:10 | 1h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Tue 17 November | 08:40 | 10:00 | 1h 20m | Leros Express | Leros Seaways |
| Wed 18 November | 08:40 | 10:00 | 1h 20m | Leros Express | Leros Seaways |
| Fri 20 November | 08:40 | 10:10 | 1h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Sun 22 November | 08:40 | 10:10 | 1h 30m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Tue 24 November | 08:40 | 10:00 | 1h 20m | Leros Express | Leros Seaways |
| Wed 25 November | 08:40 | 10:00 | 1h 20m | Leros Express | Leros Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Lipsi to Arki?
Ferries from Lipsi to Arki are scheduled 10 times over the next 14 days, most days. In that fortnight the sailing days are not the same from one week to the next. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 1 December 2026, and the rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet. Sailings are published again from 2 March 2027, as far as 30 September 2027.
Are there ferries from Lipsi to Arki today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Lipsi to Arki today. Departure time: 08:40.
How many ferries run from Lipsi to Arki this week?
6 sailings from Lipsi to Arki are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Lipsi to Arki?
Ferries from Lipsi to Arki leave at 08:40.
How long is the ferry from Lipsi to Arki?
The fastest crossing from Lipsi to Arki takes 1h 20m and the slowest 1h 30m. On this route conventional ferries take 1h 30m and local boats take 1h 20m.
How much does the Lipsi to Arki ferry cost?
Published fares for the Lipsi to Arki ferry start from €4.00 on a conventional ferry and from €8.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 2 March 2027. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Lipsi to Arki route?
The Lipsi to Arki route is served by Leros Seaways and SAOS Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries and local boats; high-speed sailings are published again from 2 March 2027.
Tips for the Lipsi to Arki ferry
- Check whether your booking confirmation requires you to collect a physical ticket from the operator's port office – some agents issue vouchers that need exchanging.
- Quick-dry travel towels pack much smaller than conventional towels and are worth the investment if you are covering multiple islands.
- Pets must be kept in the designated pet area and may not enter passenger saloons; bring a lead and any food or water your pet needs for the crossing.
- Some operators offer promotional fares in spring and autumn to fill sailings – worth checking their websites directly if you are travelling outside peak season.
- Washing clothes at island laundries (found on almost every inhabited island) means you can travel with less; a 3–4 day supply of clothing is usually enough.
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