Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Chalki

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.

Weekly Rhodes to Chalki 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 Rhodes.

Rhodes to Chalki Ferry Fares

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 13 November 2026 and 26 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.
• Medicines, including seasickness tablets and any prescription drugs, should always be in your day bag, not buried in hold luggage.
• Greek coffee on ferries is reliably good – a frappe or freddo espresso on the outside deck is one of the pleasures of Aegean travel.

Plan a journey

Search for a connection between any two Greek ports, including journeys that need a change.