Ferry from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki)
5h 10m to 9h 05m · from €21.50 · 2 operators
Kastellorizo to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 07:25 and the latest is 11:45. The crossing takes between 5h 10m and 9h 05m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €21.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 25 August 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €21.50 | 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 25 August 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kastellorizo to Nisyros Route Map
Megisti to Nisyros takes between roughly five and nine hours depending on the service, with Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Patmos taking the longer conventional route and Dodekanisos Seaways' Dodekanisos Pride catamaran making faster work of it. Both leave Kastellorizo and head north-west through the Dodecanese with calls along the way. The catamaran is quicker but has less deck space than the Blue Star ship.
Nisyros is a volcanic island, and its caldera with the still-steaming Stefanos crater is the reason most people come. Ferries dock at Mandraki, the main village on the north-west coast, from where buses and taxis run up to the volcano. The island is small and quiet, and a good number of visitors arrive as day trippers from Kos and leave again the same afternoon.
Sailings between these two run two or three times a week across the operators, so dates need checking rather than assuming a daily service. The current schedule and fares are shown in the table below, with fares from around €21. Nisyros has frequent short connections to Kos, which is the practical hub for onward travel.
Kastellorizo to Nisyros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €21.50 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 | €21.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Kastellorizo to Nisyros 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 07:25 | 12:35 | 5h 10m | 2027-05-12 to 2027-08-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 11:15 | 20:20 | 9h 05m | €21.50 | 2026-09-07 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 11:45 | 19:55 | 8h 10m | €21.50 | 2026-09-18 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 13:40 | 22:30 | 8h 50m | €21.50 | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kastellorizo to Nisyros between 13 September 2026 and 26 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-09-14 | 11:15 | 20:20 | 9h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-16 | 07:25 | 12:35 | 5h 10m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-18 | 11:45 | 19:55 | 8h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-09-21 | 11:15 | 20:20 | 9h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Wed 2026-09-23 | 07:25 | 12:35 | 5h 10m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-09-25 | 11:45 | 19:55 | 8h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kastellorizo to Nisyros?
Ferries from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, roughly 3 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 25 August 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kastellorizo to Nisyros today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 14 September 2026, at 11:15. Departures fall on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
How many ferries run from Kastellorizo to Nisyros this week?
3 sailings from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kastellorizo to Nisyros?
Scheduled departures from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) leave at 07:25, 11:15 and 11:45.
How long is the ferry from Kastellorizo to Nisyros?
The fastest crossing from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 5h 10m and the slowest 9h 05m. On this route conventional ferries take 8h 10m to 9h 05m and high-speed vessels take 5h 10m.
How much does the Kastellorizo to Nisyros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) ferry start from €21.50 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 Kastellorizo to Nisyros route?
The Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Kastellorizo to Nisyros ferry
- Duty-free shopping is not available on domestic Greek ferry routes; what you see in the onboard shop is ordinary retail pricing.
- Cabin toiletries are minimal or absent on Greek ferries; bring everything you need for the night.
- Avoid heavy meals immediately before boarding if you are prone to seasickness; a light snack is fine but a full taverna lunch is not ideal.
- Port information boards are usually updated in real time; check them on arrival to confirm your vessel is on schedule.
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