Ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos)
2h 25m to 3h 35m · from €10.50 · 3 operators
Nisyros to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 01:50 and the latest is 13:10. The crossing takes between 2h 25m and 3h 35m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 3 operators: Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €10.50 on a conventional ferry and from €20.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 6 May 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €10.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €20.00 | Book now |
| ECO Deck | €10.50 | Book now |
| CABIN AB4 inside | €28.00 | 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 6 May 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Nisyros to Symi through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in March (about one a day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | 23 | 18 of 31 | most days |
| November 2025 | 20 | 16 of 30 | most days |
| December 2025 | 23 | 19 of 31 | most days |
| January 2026 | 23 | 16 of 31 | most days |
| February 2026 | 22 | 17 of 28 | about one a day |
| March 2026 | 27 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 26 | 21 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 20 | 18 of 31 | most days |
| June 2026 | 19 | 19 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 18 | 18 of 31 | every other day |
| August 2026 | 17 | 17 of 31 | every other day |
| September 2026 | 21 | 19 of 30 | most days |
October 2025 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
A.N.E.Kalymnoy (Nhsos Kalymnos)
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Paros)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
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 Symi Route Map
Nisyros to Symi takes between about two and three quarter hours and three and three quarter hours depending on the ship and its calls. Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries run the route with conventional vessels including Blue Star Patmos, Saonisos and Stavros. It is a southeastern run through the Dodecanese, generally with a stop or two along the way.
Symi's harbour is one of the great arrivals in Greece, with tiers of pastel Italianate mansions climbing the hillsides above the bay, built on the wealth of the sponge trade. The town is compact and walkable, with seafood tavernas along the waterfront. On the island's southern side, the monastery at Panormitis is a separate port call and a major draw in its own right.
Sailings run several times a week in season. 50. Symi is very well connected to Rhodes, so routing via Rhodes is the usual alternative when direct sailings do not line up.
Nisyros to Symi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €10.50 on a conventional ferry and from €20.00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €10.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Delos |
| High-speed vessel | €20.00 | 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.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| CABIN AB4 inside | cabin | €28.00 |
| AB4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) w/ Shower & WC - Pets Allowed | cabin | €28.00 |
| A4PET 4 Bed Cabin (Bunk Beds) - Pets Allowed | cabin | €33.50 |
| ECO Deck | passenger | €10.50 |
| NUMBERED AIRCRAFT TYPE SEATS | passenger | €12.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | passenger | €20.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| DECK Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €10.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Weekly Nisyros 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 Delos conventional | 01:50 | 04:40 | 2h 50m | €10.50 | 2026-10-19 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Delos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Delos conventional | 04:30 | 07:30 | 3h | €10.50 | 2026-10-23 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Delos sailing | |
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 09:10 | 12:45 | 3h 35m | €10.50 | 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-31 | Book the Saonisos sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:05 | 15:30 | 2h 25m | €20.00 | 2026-11-10 to 2027-01-07 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:05 | 15:30 | 2h 25m | €20.00 | 2027-01-12 to 2027-02-25 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:10 | 15:35 | 2h 25m | €20.00 | 2026-11-03 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 13:10 | 15:35 | 2h 25m | €20.00 | 2027-04-13 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:10 | 15:35 | 2h 25m | €20.00 | 2026-10-22 to 2027-04-08 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 13:10 | 15:35 | 2h 25m | €20.00 | 2027-04-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Nisyros to Symi between 25 October 2026 and 7 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-10-26 | 01:50 | 04:40 | 2h 50m | Blue Star Delos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-27 | 09:10 | 12:45 | 3h 35m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Tue 2026-10-27 | 13:10 | 15:35 | 2h 25m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-10-29 | 13:10 | 15:35 | 2h 25m | Dodekanisos Express | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Fri 2026-10-30 | 04:30 | 07:30 | 3h | Blue Star Delos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 2026-10-31 | 09:10 | 12:45 | 3h 35m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Tue 2026-11-03 | 13:10 | 15:35 | 2h 25m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
| Thu 2026-11-05 | 13:10 | 15:35 | 2h 25m | Dodekanisos Pride | Dodekanisos Seaways |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Nisyros to Symi?
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Nisyros to Symi today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 26 October 2026, at 01:50. Departures fall on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
How many ferries run from Nisyros to Symi this week?
6 sailings from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Tuesdays.
What time is the first ferry from Nisyros to Symi?
On a day with a service the first ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) usually leaves at 09:10. Across the published schedule departure times range from 01:50 to 13:10.
How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Symi?
The fastest crossing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) takes 2h 25m and the slowest 3h 35m. On this route conventional ferries take 2h 50m to 3h 35m and high-speed vessels take 2h 25m.
How much does the Nisyros to Symi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) ferry start from €10.50 on a conventional ferry and from €20.00 on a high-speed vessel. A cabin berth is published from €28.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Nisyros to Symi route?
The Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries and high-speed vessels.
Tips for the Nisyros to Symi ferry
- Sunglasses are essential on open deck in the Aegean – the reflected glare off the water is very intense, especially in the middle of the day.
- A Force 6 wind produces wave heights of 2–3 metres; even passengers who do not normally feel seasick may be affected in these conditions.
- On high-speed catamarans, seating is assigned; on conventional ferries it is often open plan – boarding early gives you the best choice of seats.
- Sun loungers or open deck chairs are available on most large ferries – these are extremely popular in summer and fill quickly after departure.
- 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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