Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Chalki (Halki)

Rhodes to Chalki is a short westbound crossing, taking a little over an hour on the direct services and up to about two and a half hours on routings that call elsewhere first. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries all appear on the route, with the Blue Star Chios, the Dodekanisos Express and Pride and the small Stavros among the vessels. Fares start around €8, which makes it one of the cheapest hops in the Dodecanese.

Chalki is a very small island just off the west coast of Rhodes, with a single settlement, Emborio, that doubles as the port. Pastel and neoclassical houses line the harbour, left over from the island's sponge-diving prosperity, and the population today is tiny. There is little to do beyond swimming, walking and long lunches, which is precisely the appeal for most visitors.

With around a dozen sailings a fortnight this runs several times a week in season and works as a day trip on the shorter services. The current timetable and fares are shown in the table below. Note that some sailings depart from Kamiros Skala on the west coast of Rhodes rather than Rhodes Town, so check the departure point on your ticket.

Rhodes to Chalki Ferry Fares

Weekly Rhodes to Chalki Ferry Schedule

The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.

Hiring a car

Is it worth hiring a car in Rhodes?

Worth it if you're staying more than a couple of days, since the island is large and its two bus companies (Roda in the west, KTEL in the east) don't make it easy to combine both coasts in a day. The port is a 10-minute walk from Rhodes Old Town, with paid parking nearby. Compare local suppliers at Discover Cars.

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Rhodes to Chalki between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Rhodes to Chalki ferry

• Rhodes has two separate ferry ports: large car ferries such as Blue Star Ferries use Akandia, while Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans and small boats to Symi depart from Kolona, just outside the Old Town walls – check your ticket for the correct one.
• Akandia port is roughly a 20-minute walk from the Old Town and has no shelter, seating or toilets while you wait, so it is more comfortable to wait in town and take a taxi straight to your ferry.
• Arrive at least one hour before departure to allow time to check in, since boarding for ferries from Rhodes typically closes around 20 minutes before the scheduled sailing time.
• If you are island-hopping across multiple islands, pack light – you will be lifting your bag on and off ferries, into overhead racks, and up and down steps repeatedly.
• The Greek domestic ferry network runs year-round on most major routes – even in winter you can reach Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, and Crete by sea.

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