Ferry from Symi (Gialos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti)
4h 50m to 5h 15m · from €27.00 · 1 operator
Symi to Kastellorizo at a glance
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 06:30 and the latest is 06:35. The crossing takes between 4h 50m and 5h 15m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €27.00 on a conventional ferry. There are sailings on Monday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 October 2026.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €27.00 | 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 30 October 2026. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Symi to Kastellorizo Route Map
Symi to Megisti, the island usually called Kastellorizo, takes around five hours on Blue Star Ferries' Blue Star Patmos. The ship runs east along the Turkish coast to Greece's most easterly inhabited island, and it is open water almost the whole way. It is a conventional ferry with lounges, a bar and deck space, so a five-hour daytime passage is comfortable.
Kastellorizo's harbour is a small bay ringed by pastel neoclassical houses, and the whole settlement wraps around it in a couple of streets. The island is tiny and remote, known to many through the film Mediterraneo, and the appeal is the old-world harbourfront, the seafood tavernas and the boat trip out to the Blue Cave. Its isolation means ferry links from Rhodes and Piraeus are unusually long.
This pairing runs a couple of times a week, so it needs planning around the ship's rotation. The current timetable and fares are shown below, with fares starting around €27. Kastellorizo also has a small airport with flights to Rhodes, which many travellers use in one direction.
Symi to Kastellorizo Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €27.00 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 | €27.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
Weekly Symi to Kastellorizo 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 | 05:00 | 11:00 | 6h | €27.00 | 2026-09-07 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 06:30 | 11:45 | 5h 15m | €27.00 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 06:35 | 11:25 | 4h 50m | €27.00 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 06:35 | 11:35 | 5h | €27.00 | 2026-08-21 to 2026-08-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 07:45 | 13:20 | 5h 35m | €27.00 | 2026-10-02 to 2026-10-30 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Symi to Kastellorizo between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 06:30 | 11:45 | 5h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 06:35 | 11:35 | 5h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 06:30 | 11:45 | 5h 15m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 06:35 | 11:25 | 4h 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Symi to Kastellorizo?
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, roughly 2 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 October 2026, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Symi to Kastellorizo today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Symi (Gialos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) today. Departure time: 06:30.
How many ferries run from Symi to Kastellorizo this week?
2 sailings from Symi (Gialos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Symi to Kastellorizo?
Scheduled departures from Symi (Gialos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) leave at 06:30 and 06:35.
How long is the ferry from Symi to Kastellorizo?
The fastest crossing from Symi (Gialos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) takes 4h 50m and the slowest 5h 15m.
How much does the Symi to Kastellorizo ferry cost?
Published fares for the Symi (Gialos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) ferry start from €27.00 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 Kastellorizo route?
The Symi (Gialos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Symi to Kastellorizo 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.
- Card payments are accepted at most onboard bars and cafeterias on modern ferries; older vessels may be cash-only – have some euros in your pocket.
- A portable power bank is one of the most useful things to carry – reliable mains power is not guaranteed on any vessel.
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