Ferry from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos)
5h 15m to 5h 35m · from €26.50 · 1 operator
Kastellorizo to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 11:45 and the latest is 12:05. The crossing takes between 5h 15m and 5h 35m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €26.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €26.50 | 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 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kastellorizo to Symi Route Map
Megisti to Symi takes a little under five and a half hours on Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Patmos, running west from Kastellorizo along the Turkish coast. It is a conventional ferry with lounges, a bar and plenty of deck space, so the crossing passes easily enough in daylight. The route stays in open water for most of its length before turning in towards Symi's sheltered harbour.
Symi's main harbour is one of the most recognisable in the Aegean, with tiers of pastel Italianate mansions rising up the hillsides on either side of the bay. The island made its money from sponge diving and shipbuilding, and the architecture reflects that older wealth. Most visitors arrive as day trippers from Rhodes for the harbour views and the seafood, while the Panormitis monastery in the south is the other main draw.
Sailings run a couple of times a week, so this is one to fit around the ship's rotation. The current timetable and fares are shown below, with fares from around €26. Symi has frequent daily links to Rhodes, which is the usual way on and off the island.
Kastellorizo to Symi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €26.50 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 | €26.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Kastellorizo to Symi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 11:15 | 17:10 | 5h 55m | €26.50 | 2026-09-07 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 11:45 | 17:00 | 5h 15m | €26.50 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 11:55 | 17:30 | 5h 35m | €26.50 | 2026-08-21 to 2026-08-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 12:05 | 17:30 | 5h 25m | €26.50 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 13:40 | 19:25 | 5h 45m | €26.50 | 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 Symi between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 12:05 | 17:30 | 5h 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 11:55 | 17:30 | 5h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 12:05 | 17:30 | 5h 25m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 11:45 | 17:00 | 5h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kastellorizo to Symi?
Ferries from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kastellorizo to Symi today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos) today. Departure time: 12:05.
How many ferries run from Kastellorizo to Symi this week?
2 sailings from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos) 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 Symi?
Scheduled departures from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos) leave at 11:45, 11:55 and 12:05.
How long is the ferry from Kastellorizo to Symi?
The fastest crossing from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos) takes 5h 15m and the slowest 5h 35m.
How much does the Kastellorizo to Symi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos) ferry start from €26.50 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 Symi route?
The Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kastellorizo to Symi ferry
- An overnight ferry crossing doubles as your accommodation for the night – a cabin costs less than most island hotel rooms and you wake up at your destination.
- Children's fares typically apply up to a certain age; above that they are charged the adult rate – enter accurate dates of birth when booking.
- 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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