Ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti)
7h 40m to 8h 20m · from €18.50 · 1 operator
Nisyros to Kastellorizo at a glance
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 03:25 and the latest is 03:45. The crossing takes between 7h 40m and 8h 20m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €18.50 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.
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| Conventional ferry | €18.50 | 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.
Nisyros to Kastellorizo Route Map
Nisyros to Megisti, better known as Kastellorizo, is a long crossing of around eight hours on Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Patmos. The ship works its way southeast through the Dodecanese, usually via Rhodes, before the final stretch out to Greece's easternmost island. It is a conventional vehicle ferry with seating, decks and a canteen for the duration.
Kastellorizo is small, remote and memorable, a harbour of pastel neoclassical houses wrapped tightly around a bay just off the Turkish coast near Kas. Seafood tavernas line the waterfront and the Blue Cave along the shore is the island's best-known excursion. The film Mediterraneo brought it a wider audience, though the place itself remains tiny and quiet.
Sailings are infrequent, a couple of times a week at most, and the island's isolation means connections need planning. Current days, times and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares starting around €18.50. Rhodes is the usual staging point for Kastellorizo, with the shortest and most regular links.
Nisyros to Kastellorizo Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €18.50 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 | €18.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Nisyros to Kastellorizo 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 | 01:50 | 11:00 | 9h 10m | €18.50 | 2026-09-07 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 03:25 | 11:45 | 8h 20m | €18.50 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 03:30 | 11:35 | 8h 05m | €18.50 | 2026-08-21 to 2026-08-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 03:45 | 11:25 | 7h 40m | €18.50 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 04:30 | 13:20 | 8h 50m | €18.50 | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Nisyros to Kastellorizo between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 03:25 | 11:45 | 8h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 03:30 | 11:35 | 8h 05m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 03:25 | 11:45 | 8h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 03:45 | 11:25 | 7h 40m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Nisyros to Kastellorizo?
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) 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 Nisyros to Kastellorizo today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) today. Departure time: 03:25.
How many ferries run from Nisyros to Kastellorizo this week?
2 sailings from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) 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 Kastellorizo?
Scheduled departures from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) leave at 03:25, 03:30 and 03:45.
How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Kastellorizo?
The fastest crossing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) takes 7h 40m and the slowest 8h 20m.
How much does the Nisyros to Kastellorizo ferry cost?
Published fares for the Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) ferry start from €18.50 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 Nisyros to Kastellorizo route?
The Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Nisyros to Kastellorizo ferry
- Bring your own food for overnight crossings if you are budget-conscious – a supermarket picnic before boarding is a fraction of the onboard price.
- Some overnight ferry routes have a departure time late enough (22:00 or later) that you can have dinner in Athens or Thessaloniki and still make the sailing.
- A rough sea crossing in a large conventional ferry is inconvenient but very rarely dangerous; Greek ferry operators have strict safety protocols and experienced crews.
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