Ferry from Symi (Gialos) to Agathonissi

Symi to Agathonissi takes about four and a half hours on the Dodekanisos Express, the Dodekanisos Seaways catamaran that runs up the Dodecanese chain. It is a fast craft with airline-style seating and calls at several islands on the way north, so the journey comes in short stages. Deck access is limited compared with a conventional ferry.

Agathonissi is a tiny island near the Turkish coast north of Patmos and one of the least visited inhabited islands in Greece. Boats dock at Agios Georgios, a small fishing harbour with a handful of tavernas and rooms and not much else. People come for the solitude, the simple village life and the unspoiled coves rather than for sights.

The route runs a couple of times a week, which is typical for an island this small, so dates need to line up. Current sailings and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares from around €37. Patmos and Samos are the nearest places with more frequent onward connections.

Symi to Agathonissi Ferry Fares

Weekly Symi to Agathonissi Ferry Schedule

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

Next 14 days

Every scheduled departure from Symi to Agathonissi between 24 October 2026 and 6 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Symi to Agathonissi ferry

• Symi's harbour has two separate docking points: Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans use the clock tower, while larger conventional ferries dock at the New Port, a shadeless 15-minute walk away with no shops or taxis – confirm which one applies before you set off.
• Buy or confirm ferry tickets at the Symi Tours office on the harbour front, the long-standing general agent for Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star Ferries, rather than assuming online booking alone will guarantee your allocated departure point.
• Don't confuse the scheduled Dodekanisos Seaways or ANES catamarans with the organised day-trip excursion boats from Rhodes, which fill the harbour around midday and typically call passengers back for a fixed afternoon return sailing.
• Flexible or open tickets allow you to travel on any sailing within a validity window; useful for island-hopping itineraries when you are not certain of your schedule.
• Student discounts exist on many Greek ferry routes; carry your student card and select the correct fare category when booking.

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