Ferry from Symi (Gialos) to Agios Kirykos (Ikaria)
9h 50m to 10h 35m · from €24.00 · 1 operator
Symi to Agios Kirykos at a glance
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. The earliest departure in that window is 17:20 and the latest is 17:50. The crossing takes between 9h 50m and 10h 35m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €24.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 11 September 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €24.00 | Book now |
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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 11 September 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Symi to Agios Kirykos Route Map
Symi to Agios Kirykos is a long haul of around ten and a half hours on Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Patmos, crossing from the southern Dodecanese up to Ikaria in the eastern Aegean. The ship calls at islands along the way, so a good part of the time is accounted for by stops rather than distance. Cabins, lounges and deck space make an overnight or long daytime passage manageable.
Agios Kirykos is the capital and main port of Ikaria, a workaday harbour town rather than a resort. Ikaria has a reputation for a slow, unhurried way of life and is one of the world's Blue Zones for longevity, and the thermal spa facilities close to the harbour tie into the island's hot springs tradition. The second port, Evdilos, sits on the north coast and is used by some other routes.
The pairing sails about once a week, so it is worth locking dates in early. The current timetable and fares are listed below, with fares starting around €24. Ikaria has a small airport and regular links to Samos, Fourni and Piraeus for onward travel.
Symi to Agios Kirykos Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €24.00 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 | €24.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Symi to Agios Kirykos Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 17:20 | 03:10 | 9h 50m | €24.00 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-11 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 17:50 | 04:25 | 10h 35m | €24.00 | 2026-08-21 to 2026-08-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Symi to Agios Kirykos between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 17:50 | 04:25 | 10h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 17:20 | 03:10 | 9h 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Symi to Agios Kirykos?
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 11 September 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Symi to Agios Kirykos today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Symi (Gialos) to Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 28 August 2026, at 17:50. Departures fall on Friday.
How many ferries run from Symi to Agios Kirykos this week?
1 sailing from Symi (Gialos) to Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Symi to Agios Kirykos?
Scheduled departures from Symi (Gialos) to Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) leave at 17:20 and 17:50.
How long is the ferry from Symi to Agios Kirykos?
The fastest crossing from Symi (Gialos) to Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) takes 9h 50m and the slowest 10h 35m.
How much does the Symi to Agios Kirykos ferry cost?
Published fares for the Symi (Gialos) to Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) ferry start from €24.00 on a conventional ferry. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Symi to Agios Kirykos route?
The Symi (Gialos) to Agios Kirykos (Ikaria) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Symi to Agios Kirykos 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.
- Waterproof dry bags or zip-lock bags are useful for protecting electronics and documents from sea spray when spending time on the outdoor deck.
- Carry a smaller day bag separately from your main luggage: this holds your passport, wallet, phone, charger, sunscreen, and anything else you need during the crossing.
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