Ferry from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki)
8h 50m to 9h 05m · from €24.00 · 1 operator
Kastellorizo to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 11:15 and the latest is 13:40. The crossing takes between 8h 50m and 9h 05m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €24.00 on a conventional ferry and from €35.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 12 May 2027. There are sailings on Monday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 January 2027; the rest of the winter timetable is not out yet, and sailings are published again from 12 May 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €24.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 12 May 2027 | €35.00 | Book now |
| ECO Seat | €24.00 | Book now |
| AB22 Cabin | €66.50 | 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 29 January 2027. The rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet, so nothing is listed from 30 January 2027 to 11 May 2027. Sailings are published again from 12 May 2027, as far as 29 September 2027.
Kastellorizo to Nisyros through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in September (every other day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 7 | 7 of 30 | about twice a week |
| December 2025 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 7 | 7 of 31 | about twice a week |
| February 2026 | 6 | 6 of 28 | about twice a week |
| March 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| April 2026 | 7 | 7 of 30 | about twice a week |
| May 2026 | 11 | 11 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 13 | 13 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 14 | 14 of 31 | every other day |
| August 2026 | 13 | 13 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 14 | 13 of 30 | every other day |
| October 2026 | 10 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
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Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
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Dodekanisos Seaways (Pride)
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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.
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 €24. Nisyros has frequent short connections to Kos, which is the practical hub for onward travel.
Weekly Kastellorizo to Nisyros 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 Kastellorizo.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 11:15 | |
| 13:40 |
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 29 September 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 6 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 11:15, latest 13:40. Fastest crossing 8h 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 11:15, latest 13:40. Fastest crossing 8h 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 11:15, latest 13:40. Fastest crossing 8h 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- May 2027: sails on 3 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 07:20. Fastest crossing 5h 15m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- June 2027: sails on 5 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 07:20. Fastest crossing 5h 15m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- July 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 07:20. Fastest crossing 5h 15m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- August 2027: sails on 4 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 07:20. Fastest crossing 5h 15m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- September 2027: sails on 5 of the 29 days to 29 September, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 07:20. Fastest crossing 5h 15m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Kastellorizo to Nisyros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €24.00 on a conventional ferry and from €35.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 12 May 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 | €24.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 12 May 2027 | €35.00 | 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.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB22 Cabin | cabin | €66.50 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €66.50 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €66.50 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €66.50 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €66.50 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €66.50 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €66.50 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €83.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €83.00 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €86.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €86.00 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €88.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €89.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €89.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €89.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €89.50 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €94.50 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €94.50 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €106.00 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €108.00 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €113.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €135.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €24.00 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €26.00 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €26.00 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €26.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kastellorizo to Nisyros between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 13:40 | 22:30 | 8h 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 11:15 | 20:20 | 9h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 20 November | 13:40 | 22:30 | 8h 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 11:15 | 20:20 | 9h 05m | 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 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 January 2027, and the rest of the winter timetable has not been announced yet. Sailings are published again from 12 May 2027, as far as 29 September 2027.
Are there ferries from Kastellorizo to Nisyros today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. Departure time: 13:40.
How many ferries run from Kastellorizo to Nisyros this week?
2 sailings from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kastellorizo to Nisyros?
The first ferry from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) leaves at 11:15 and the last at 13:40.
How long is the ferry from Kastellorizo to Nisyros?
The fastest crossing from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 8h 50m and the slowest 9h 05m.
How much does the Kastellorizo to Nisyros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Nisyros (Mandraki) ferry start from €24.00 on a conventional ferry and from €35.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 12 May 2027. A cabin berth is published from €66.50. 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. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 12 May 2027.
Tips for the Kastellorizo to Nisyros ferry
- Sunglasses are essential on open deck in the Aegean – the reflected glare off the water is very intense, especially in the middle of the day.
- The final hour of an overnight crossing – watching the sun rise over a Greek island as the vessel enters harbour – is worth every disrupted night's sleep.
- Wi-Fi is available on board many Greek ferries but is often slow and unreliable; download maps, podcasts, and entertainment before you board.
- Port information boards are usually updated in real time; check them on arrival to confirm your vessel is on schedule.
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