Ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti)
8h 50m to 9h 10m · from €24.00 · 1 operator
Nisyros to Kastellorizo at a glance
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 01:50 and the latest is 04:30. The crossing takes between 8h 50m and 9h 10m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €24.00 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 | €24.00 | 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. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Nisyros to Kastellorizo through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in May (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 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| January 2026 | 6 | 6 of 31 | about once a week |
| February 2026 | 7 | 7 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 | 10 | 10 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 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice 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.
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 €24. Rhodes is the usual staging point for Kastellorizo, with the shortest and most regular links.
Weekly Nisyros to Kastellorizo 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 Nisyros.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 01:50 | |
| 04:30 |
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 01:50, latest 04:30. 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 01:50, latest 04:30. Fastest crossing 8h 50m. 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 01:50, latest 04:30. Fastest crossing 8h 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
Nisyros to Kastellorizo Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €24.00 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 | €24.00 | 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 | €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 Nisyros to Kastellorizo between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 04:30 | 13:20 | 8h 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 01:50 | 11:00 | 9h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 20 November | 04:30 | 13:20 | 8h 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 01:50 | 11:00 | 9h 10m | 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, 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 Nisyros to Kastellorizo today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) today. Departure time: 04:30.
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, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Nisyros to Kastellorizo?
The first ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) leaves at 01:50 and the last at 04:30.
How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Kastellorizo?
The fastest crossing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) takes 8h 50m and the slowest 9h 10m.
How much does the Nisyros to Kastellorizo ferry cost?
Published fares for the Nisyros (Mandraki) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) ferry start from €24.00 on a conventional ferry. 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 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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