Lipsi to Astypalea Ferry
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The last known sailing on this route was on 30 August 2027.
No timetable beyond that date has been published yet. Greek operators often release the next season’s schedules only a few months ahead, so this can be a seasonal pause rather than the end of the route. Check whether it is currently available to book through Ferryscanner.
Lipsi to Astypalea heads west out of the main Dodecanese chain on the Dodekanisos Pride, taking around three and three-quarter hours. Astypalea lies out between the Dodecanese and the Cyclades, so the boat leaves the usual north-south route and crosses open water to reach it, which is why direct sailings are scarce.
Arrival is at Skala, also called Pera Gialos, immediately below the Chora, with the Venetian kastro on the ridge above the harbour. Astypalea is whitewashed and quiet, closer to a Cycladic island than a Dodecanese one in appearance, and popular with Greek travellers who want somewhere unhurried. Beaches are easy and low-key, and the Chora is a short climb up from the port.
Direct sailings run only a couple of times a fortnight, so book once you have found a date that works. The current timetable and fares are shown below, from around €44. Kalymnos and Kos both have more regular Astypalea services, and the island has a small airport with domestic flights if the boats do not line up.
Last published timetable
Shown as history: these sailings are no longer bookable, but they are how the route ran when it was last scheduled.
| Departs | Arrives | Days | Valid | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:20 | 14:05 | Mon | until 30 Aug 2027 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |