Ferry from Rhodes (Rodos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti)

Rhodes to Megisti, more commonly called Kastellorizo, runs east towards the Turkish coast and takes from around two and a half hours on the fastest services to five hours on the slower ones. Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and SAOS Ferries all work it, using the Blue Star Patmos, the Dodekanisos Pride and the Stavros. Fares start around €15.

Kastellorizo is Greece's easternmost inhabited island, a small place lying just off Kas in Turkey. The harbour is a horseshoe of pastel neoclassical houses wrapped tightly around the bay, and it became widely known through the film Mediterraneo. Beyond the waterfront and its tavernas, the main outing is a boat trip to the Blue Cave along the coast.

Around fourteen sailings a fortnight makes this the most practical way to reach the island, with services several times a week in season. Current departures, durations and fares are listed below. Given the island's size, most visitors stay at least a night rather than trying to turn it round in a day.

Rhodes to Kastellorizo Ferry Fares

Weekly Rhodes to Kastellorizo 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 Kastellorizo between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Rhodes to Kastellorizo 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.
• The meltemi typically peaks in the afternoons and can create significant swell; afternoon departures from exposed ports are more likely to be rough.
• Fresh air almost always helps with sea sickness – going outside on deck and looking at the horizon is more effective than staying in an enclosed saloon.

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