Ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos)
2h 50m to 3h 35m · from €10.50 · 2 operators
The main ferry port on the Greek island of Symi is Gialos. Gialos port guide.
Nisyros to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 01:50 and the latest is 09:10. The crossing takes between 2h 50m and 3h 35m, depending on the vessel. In the next fortnight the route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €10.50 on a conventional ferry and from €20.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. The sailing days are not the same from one week to the next 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, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €20.00 | Book now |
| Seat (ECO) | €10.50 | Book now |
| Cabin (AB22) | €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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2026 | 23 | 20 of 31 | most days |
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)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos, Blue Star Paros)
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 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. Current departure times and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares starting around €10.50. Symi is very well connected to Rhodes, so routing via Rhodes is the usual alternative when direct sailings do not line up.
Weekly Nisyros to Symi Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 14 November 2026 to 11 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Nisyros.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 01:50 (night of Sunday to Monday) | |
| 04:30 |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Book Dodekanisos Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 13:05 |
First sailing in this period: Tue 1 December.
SAOS Ferries
Book SAOS Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 09:10 |
Timetable published to 17 November 2026.
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 6 May 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 7 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:50, latest 09:10. Fastest crossing 2h 50m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 18 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:50, latest 13:05. Fastest crossing 2h 25m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- January 2027: sails on 17 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:50, latest 13:05. Fastest crossing 2h 25m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- February 2027: sails on 8 of 28 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:05. Fastest crossing 2h 25m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:10. Fastest crossing 2h 25m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:10. Fastest crossing 2h 25m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 2 of the 6 days to 6 May, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:10. Fastest crossing 2h 25m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
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 sailing again from 1 December 2026. 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 | SAOS Ferries | Saonisos |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €20.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
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 (AB22) | cabin | €28.00 |
| Cabin (AB42) | cabin | €28.00 |
| Cabin (AB4PET2) | cabin | €28.00 |
| Cabin (AB43) | cabin | €32.00 |
| Cabin (AB44) | cabin | €32.00 |
| Cabin (AB4PET3) | cabin | €32.00 |
| Cabin (AB4PET4) | cabin | €32.00 |
| Cabin (A42) | cabin | €33.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET2) | cabin | €33.50 |
| Cabin (AB21) | cabin | €36.00 |
| Cabin (AB4PET1) | cabin | €36.00 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH2) | cabin | €38.50 |
| Cabin (A43) | cabin | €40.50 |
| Cabin (A44) | cabin | €40.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET3) | cabin | €40.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET4) | cabin | €40.50 |
| Cabin (A4PET1) | cabin | €44.00 |
| Cabin (L2DBRTH2) | cabin | €45.00 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH3) | cabin | €45.50 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH4) | cabin | €45.50 |
| Cabin (A4BRTH1) | cabin | €49.00 |
| Cabin (L2DBRTH1) | cabin | €57.00 |
| Seat (ECO) | passenger | €10.50 |
| Seat (ATS1) | passenger | €12.50 |
| Seat (ATS2) | passenger | €12.50 |
| Seat (ATS3) | passenger | €12.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €10.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Other companies quoting this crossing
These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Seat (ATS) | passenger | €20.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Nisyros to Symi between 14 November 2026 and 27 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November Book for Sat 14 November | 09:10 | 12:45 | 3h 35m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 16 November Book for Mon 16 November | 01:50 (night of Sunday to Monday) | 04:40 | 2h 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 17 November Book for Tue 17 November | 09:10 | 12:45 | 3h 35m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 20 November Book for Fri 20 November | 04:30 | 07:30 | 3h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November Book for Mon 23 November | 01:50 (night of Sunday to Monday) | 04:40 | 2h 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 27 November Book for Fri 27 November | 04:30 | 07:30 | 3h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Nisyros to Symi?
Ferries from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight the sailing days are not the same from one week to the next. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Nisyros to Symi today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) today. Departure time: 09:10.
How many ferries run from Nisyros to Symi this week?
4 sailings from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Monday and Friday.
What time is the first ferry from Nisyros to Symi?
The first ferry from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) leaves at 01:50 and the last at 09:10.
How long is the ferry from Nisyros to Symi?
The fastest crossing from Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) takes 2h 50m and the slowest 3h 35m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 2h 50m to 3h and SAOS Ferries 3h 35m.
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 sailing again from 1 December 2026. 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?
In the next fortnight the Nisyros (Mandraki) to Symi (Gialos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 1 December 2026.
Tips for the Nisyros to Symi ferry
- On a sunny day, the sheltered lee side of the vessel (the side facing away from the wind) is the most comfortable spot on the outer deck.
- If your crossing is rough and you have children who feel unwell, the best remedy is fresh air on the lee side of the deck and a light ginger biscuit.
- On high-speed catamarans, seating is assigned; on conventional ferries it is often open plan – boarding early gives you the best choice of seats.
- Wi-Fi is available on board many Greek ferries but is often slow and unreliable; download maps, podcasts, and entertainment before you board.
- 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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