Ferry from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos)
5h 45m to 5h 55m · from €27.00 · 1 operator
The main ferry port on the Greek island of Symi is Gialos. Gialos port guide.
Kastellorizo to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos) 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 5h 45m and 5h 55m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €27.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 29 January 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €27.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €27.00 | Book now |
| AB22 Cabin | €36.00 | 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 29 January 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kastellorizo to Symi through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in June (2 or 3 times a week).
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 | 8 | 8 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 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| July 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| August 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 9 | 8 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| October 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
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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 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 €27. Symi has frequent daily links to Rhodes, which is the usual way on and off the island.
Weekly Kastellorizo to Symi 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 January 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 5h 45m. 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 5h 45m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 9 of the 29 days to 29 January, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 11:15, latest 13:40. Fastest crossing 5h 45m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
Kastellorizo to Symi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €27.00 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 | €27.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
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 | €36.00 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €36.00 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €36.00 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €44.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €44.00 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €46.50 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €46.50 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €52.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €52.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €52.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €52.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €57.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €57.00 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €57.50 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €57.50 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €62.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €72.50 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €27.00 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €29.00 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €29.00 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €29.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kastellorizo to Symi between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 13:40 | 19:25 | 5h 45m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 11:15 | 17:10 | 5h 55m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 20 November | 13:40 | 19:25 | 5h 45m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 11:15 | 17:10 | 5h 55m | 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, 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 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: 13:40.
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, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kastellorizo to Symi?
The first ferry from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos) leaves at 11:15 and the last at 13:40.
How long is the ferry from Kastellorizo to Symi?
The fastest crossing from Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos) takes 5h 45m and the slowest 5h 55m.
How much does the Kastellorizo to Symi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kastellorizo (Megisti) to Symi (Gialos) ferry start from €27.00 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €36.00. 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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