Ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Chalki (Halki)
1h 20m · from €24.00 · 1 operator
Nisyros to Chalki at a glance
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Chalki (Halki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. Departures in that window are at 13:10. The crossing takes 1h 20m. The route is served by 1 operator: Dodekanisos Seaways. Published fares start from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Tuesday and Thursday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 September 2027.
Tickets from
| High-speed vessel | €24.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | €24.00 | 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 30 September 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Nisyros to Chalki through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in October (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 10 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| November 2025 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| December 2025 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| January 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| February 2026 | 8 | 8 of 28 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| March 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| April 2026 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| May 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| June 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| July 2026 | 10 | 10 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| August 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| September 2026 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
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These are the sailings we recorded on this route from October 2025 to September 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
Nisyros to Chalki Route Map
Nisyros to Chalki takes about an hour and twenty minutes on Dodekanisos Seaways' fast catamarans, Dodekanisos Express and Dodekanisos Pride. These are quick, modern craft with airline-style seating and limited outside deck, built for short Dodecanese hops. Vehicles are not the point here, so treat it as a foot-passenger route.
Chalki is a tiny island just off the west coast of Rhodes, very small and largely undeveloped. The harbour at Emborio, effectively the island's only town, is lined with pastel neoclassical houses that make it one of the prettier arrivals in the Dodecanese. Quiet beaches and a slow pace are the reasons to come, and the population is small enough that everything is walkable.
Sailings run a couple of times a week rather than daily. Current departure times and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares starting around €24. Chalki has more frequent links to Rhodes, so routing via Rhodes is often the fallback if the direct catamaran does not run on your day.
Nisyros to Chalki Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €24.00 on a high-speed vessel. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €24.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express |
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.
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | passenger | €24.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Weekly Nisyros to Chalki 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 | 13:05 | 14:25 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2026-11-10 to 2027-01-07 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:05 | 14:25 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2027-01-12 to 2027-02-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:10 | 14:30 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2026-11-03 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:10 | 14:30 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2027-04-13 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:10 | 14:30 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2026-10-22 to 2027-04-08 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:10 | 14:30 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2027-04-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 14:30 | 15:50 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2027-05-12 to 2027-09-29 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 15:35 | 17:00 | 1h 25m | €24.00 | 2027-05-13 to 2027-09-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 15:55 | 17:15 | 1h 20m | €24.00 | 2027-07-08 to 2027-08-26 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Nisyros to Chalki between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2026-10-27 | 13:10 | 14:30 | 1h 20m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-10-29 | 13:10 | 14:30 | 1h 20m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Tue 2026-11-03 | 13:10 | 14:30 | 1h 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-11-05 | 13:10 | 14:30 | 1h 20m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Nisyros to Chalki?
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Chalki (Halki) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Tuesday and Thursday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Nisyros to Chalki today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Chalki (Halki) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 27 October 2026, at 13:10. Departures fall on Tuesday and Thursday.
How many ferries run from Nisyros to Chalki this week?
2 sailings from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Chalki (Halki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Nisyros to Chalki?
Scheduled departures from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Chalki (Halki) leave at 13:10.
How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Chalki?
The crossing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Chalki (Halki) takes 1h 20m.
How much does the Nisyros to Chalki ferry cost?
Published fares for the Nisyros (Mandraki) to Chalki (Halki) ferry start from €24.00 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Nisyros to Chalki route?
The Nisyros (Mandraki) to Chalki (Halki) route is served by Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Nisyros to Chalki ferry
- Sunscreen is mandatory on the exposed deck of a ferry in summer; even a two-hour crossing can result in sunburn if you stand in direct sun.
- Economy deck class is the cheapest option and perfectly comfortable on short crossings – you have access to indoor seating, outside decks, and all onboard facilities.
- Sunscreen and insect repellent are both considerably cheaper at a supermarket before you board than at island resort shops; stock up on the mainland.
- Booking the earliest possible outward sailing gives you the most time on the island and reduces pressure on your return connection.
- Island-hopping itineraries that move in one direction (e.g. Athens to Rhodes via the Dodecanese) rather than back-and-forth are generally cheaper and less stressful.
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