Ferry from Symi (Gialos) to Astypalea
8h 10m · from €31.50 · 1 operator
Symi to Astypalea at a glance
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Astypalea are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. Departures in that window are at 17:50. The crossing takes 8h 10m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €31.50 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 26 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €31.50 | 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 26 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Symi to Astypalea Route Map
Symi to Astypalea takes around eight hours on Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Patmos, crossing from the southern Dodecanese to the island that sits out on the group's western edge. The ship calls at other ports along the way, so the journey breaks into stages rather than being one long open-water leg. Lounges, a bar and open decks make it an easy enough day on board.
Astypalea is butterfly-shaped and feels closer to the Cyclades than the Dodecanese, whitewashed, quiet and popular with Greeks looking for somewhere unspoiled. Ferries dock at Skala, also called Pera Gialos, just below the Chora, and the Venetian kastro on the hilltop above the town is the island's landmark. Beaches are low-key and the pace stays slow even at the height of summer.
The route runs roughly once a week, so dates need to fit the schedule rather than the other way round. Current sailings and fares are listed in the timetable below, with fares from around €31. Astypalea has a small airport with domestic flights and ferry links both west into the Cyclades and east to Kos.
Symi to Astypalea Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €31.50 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 | €31.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Symi to Astypalea 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 | 17:30 | 02:00 | 8h 30m | €31.50 | 2026-09-07 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 17:50 | 02:00 | 8h 10m | €31.50 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Symi to Astypalea between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 17:50 | 02:00 | 8h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 17:50 | 02:00 | 8h 10m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Symi to Astypalea?
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Astypalea are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 26 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Symi to Astypalea today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Symi (Gialos) to Astypalea today. Departure time: 17:50.
How many ferries run from Symi to Astypalea this week?
1 sailing from Symi (Gialos) to Astypalea 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 Astypalea?
Scheduled departures from Symi (Gialos) to Astypalea leave at 17:50.
How long is the ferry from Symi to Astypalea?
The crossing from Symi (Gialos) to Astypalea takes 8h 10m.
How much does the Symi to Astypalea ferry cost?
Published fares for the Symi (Gialos) to Astypalea ferry start from €31.50 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 Astypalea route?
The Symi (Gialos) to Astypalea route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Symi to Astypalea 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.
- Booking the earliest possible outward sailing gives you the most time on the island and reduces pressure on your return connection.
- Once you arrive in Astypalea, the main town's labyrinth of whitewashed houses, traditional windmills, and blue-domed churches beneath a hilltop Venetian castle make for one of the most photogenic settings in the Aegean. The island also offers miles of unspoiled beaches, with Vatses, Kaminakia, and Livadi among the finest.
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