Ferry from Symi (Gialos) to Kalymnos (Pothia)

Symi and Kalymnos sit at opposite ends of a crossing that shows how varied Dodecanese ferry travel can be on a single route. Symi's harbour, ringed by pastel houses climbing the hillside in a tight amphitheatre, is a short stroll from almost anywhere in town, so there's no long trek to the quay with your bags. Kalymnos, by contrast, has a working island's port -- sponge boats, fishing caiques and ferries sharing the same waterfront, with the town of Pothia spreading out behind it. Operators file their timetables in stages through the year, so check the schedule box above for the latest confirmed dates rather than assuming service stops once a published table ends.

Service holds fairly steady across the year, with a dependable daily sailing for most months and an extra crossing or two added at the height of summer when demand from island-hopping travellers peaks. Outside the main season the schedule eases back towards that single daily departure, so it's worth glancing at the monthly table below before locking in plans for shoulder-season or winter travel.

Symi to Kalymnos Ferry Fares

Weekly Symi to Kalymnos 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 Kalymnos between 5 September 2026 and 18 September 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tips for the Symi to Kalymnos 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.
• The period immediately after the 15th August peak sees a rapid fall in demand; last-minute seats become available again from around the 20th.
• In Kalymnos, world-class rock climbing routes in the island's limestone cliffs have made it a magnet for climbers from across Europe, while the sheltered pebbly beach of Vlychadia and other coastal spots offer superb swimming. The island also has a deep tradition as a sponge-diving centre, which still shapes its culture today.

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