Ferry from Sitia (Crete) to Karpathos (Pigadia)
3h 45m to 3h 55m · from €17.00 · 1 operator
Karpathos Ferry Port is located in the main town of Pigadia, also known as Karpathos Town, on the south east coast of the Greek island of Karpathos. Pigadia port guide.
Sitia to Karpathos at a glance
Ferries from Sitia (Crete) to Karpathos (Pigadia) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 05:20 and the latest is 07:50. The crossing takes between 3h 45m and 3h 55m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €17.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Thursday and Saturday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 27 February 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €17.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €17.00 | Book now |
| AB42 Cabin | €51.00 | 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 27 February 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Sitia to Karpathos through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in August (every other day).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
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Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| December 2025 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| January 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| February 2026 | 9 | 9 of 28 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| March 2026 | 7 | 7 of 31 | about twice a week |
| April 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| May 2026 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| June 2026 | 12 | 11 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| July 2026 | 14 | 14 of 31 | every other day |
| August 2026 | 15 | 14 of 31 | every other day |
| September 2026 | 11 | 8 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| October 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
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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.
Sitia to Karpathos Route Map
Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Chios covers Sitia to Karpathos in around three and a half hours, usually calling at Kasos on the way. It is a conventional ferry with cabins and a vehicle deck, running the long line between Crete and Rhodes. This is the shortest sea link between eastern Crete and the southern Dodecanese.
Karpathos is a big, mountainous island between Crete and Rhodes, rugged and much less developed than its larger neighbours. The ferry docks at Pigadia, the main town on the east coast, where the accommodation, buses and hire cars are concentrated. The island is known for beaches such as Apella and Kyra Panagia, for serious walking country, and for the mountain village of Olympos in the north, which has kept its own dress and dialect.
Sailings run a couple of times a week and thin out sharply outside the summer. The current timetable and fares are shown below. Karpathos has its own airport with domestic flights, which is the usual alternative when the ferry days do not line up.
Weekly Sitia to Karpathos 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 Sitia.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 05:20 | |
| 07:50 |
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Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 14 November 2026 to 27 February 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 5 of the 17 days from 14 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 05:20, latest 07:50. Fastest crossing 3h 45m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:50, latest 07:50. Fastest crossing 3h 45m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 01:50, latest 07:50. Fastest crossing 3h 45m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- February 2027: sails on 8 of the 27 days to 27 February, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 05:20, latest 07:50. Fastest crossing 3h 45m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
Sitia to Karpathos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €17.00 on a conventional ferry. 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 | €17.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Chios |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €51.00 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €51.00 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €51.00 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €51.00 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €51.00 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €51.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €63.00 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €63.00 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €63.00 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €63.00 |
| A22 Cabin | cabin | €64.50 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €64.50 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €64.50 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €66.00 |
| A21 Cabin | cabin | €84.00 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €84.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €17.00 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €19.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Official maximum fares on subsidised sailings
These are ceilings set by ministerial decision for public-service (PSO) sailings, quoted net of VAT and port dues. They are the most an operator may charge on a subsidised departure, not a fare on sale, and they do not apply to commercial sailings on the same route.
| Ticket type | Category | Maximum, net | Valid to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger, conventional ferry | passenger | €14.70 | 30 April 2027 |
| Passenger, conventional ferry (vessel <10y) | passenger | €17.64 | 30 April 2027 |
| Passenger, high-speed | passenger | €29.39 | 30 April 2027 |
| Car up to 4.25m | vehicle | €37.52 | 30 April 2027 |
Hiring a car
Can you rent a car in Karpathos?
Yes, with desks in Pigadia near the port. It's worth it if you're staying several days: the drive north to Olympos, about 58km, runs along narrow, winding cliff roads that can turn genuinely windy, and buses only cover the main routes. For a short stay, buses and boat trips to the beaches are enough. Compare hire options at Discover Cars.
Do you need a car in Sitia?
Yes, a car is genuinely useful here. Sitia sits about 130km, roughly two hours' drive, east of Heraklion, on the quieter side of Crete. A limited KTEL bus reaches the palm forest at Vai (28km) in summer, but a car gives easier access to Toplou Monastery and Sitia's beaches. Rental offices operate in Sitia town and at the small local airport; compare prices at Discover Cars.
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Sitia to Karpathos between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 November | 07:50 | 11:45 | 3h 55m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 19 November | 05:20 | 09:05 | 3h 45m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 21 November | 07:50 | 11:45 | 3h 55m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 26 November | 05:20 | 09:05 | 3h 45m | Blue Star Chios | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Sitia to Karpathos?
Ferries from Sitia (Crete) to Karpathos (Pigadia) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Thursday and Saturday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 27 February 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Sitia to Karpathos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Sitia (Crete) to Karpathos (Pigadia) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 14 November 2026, at 07:50. Departures fall on Thursday and Saturday.
How many ferries run from Sitia to Karpathos this week?
2 sailings from Sitia (Crete) to Karpathos (Pigadia) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Sitia to Karpathos?
The first ferry from Sitia (Crete) to Karpathos (Pigadia) leaves at 05:20 and the last at 07:50.
How long is the ferry from Sitia to Karpathos?
The fastest crossing from Sitia (Crete) to Karpathos (Pigadia) takes 3h 45m and the slowest 3h 55m.
How much does the Sitia to Karpathos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Sitia (Crete) to Karpathos (Pigadia) ferry start from €17.00 on a conventional ferry. A cabin berth is published from €51.00. Some departures on this route are subsidised public-service sailings, on which a ministerial decision sets the maximum passenger fare at €14.70 net of VAT and port dues. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Sitia to Karpathos route?
The Sitia (Crete) to Karpathos (Pigadia) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Sitia to Karpathos ferry
- Mobile signal is generally good within sight of land but drops to nothing in the middle of longer crossings – plan your connectivity accordingly.
- If you are connecting to another ferry on the same day, check whether both depart from the same area of the port to gauge how much walking time you need.
- EU citizens with a disability card are entitled to discounted or free travel on many Greek ferry routes – check the operator's accessibility page when booking.
- Once you arrive in Karpathos, you'll find an unspoiled island with an extensive network of around 50 hiking routes crossing rugged mountains and remote villages. The northern village of Olympos, perched on a clifftop ridge, is one of the most striking traditional settlements in the Dodecanese.
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