Ferry from Symi (Gialos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti)
5h 35m to 6h · from €27.00 · 1 operator
The main ferry port on the Greek island of Symi is Gialos. Gialos port guide.
Symi to Kastellorizo at a glance
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) are scheduled 4 times over the next 14 days, 2 or 3 times a week. The earliest departure in that window is 05:00 and the latest is 07:45. The crossing takes between 5h 35m and 6h, 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 29 January 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €27.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| ECO Seat | €27.00 | Book now |
| AB22 Cabin | €36.00 | Book now |
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 29 January 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Symi to Kastellorizo through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in June (2 or 3 times a week).
Sailings a day, last 12 months
Tap a month to see how it ran
Month by month
| Month | Sailings | Days with a sailing | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 7 | 7 of 30 | about twice a week |
| December 2025 | 8 | 8 of 31 | about twice a week |
| January 2026 | 7 | 7 of 31 | about twice a week |
| February 2026 | 7 | 7 of 28 | about twice a week |
| March 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| April 2026 | 7 | 7 of 30 | about twice a week |
| May 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| June 2026 | 9 | 9 of 30 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| July 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| August 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
| September 2026 | 8 | 8 of 30 | about twice a week |
| October 2026 | 9 | 9 of 31 | 2 or 3 times a week |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
These are the sailings we recorded on this route from November 2025 to October 2026. They show what ran then, not a forecast: timetables change from year to year.
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.
Weekly Symi to Kastellorizo Ferry Schedule
What each ferry company has published for the four weeks from 13 November 2026 to 10 December 2026: the days it sails and its departure times from Symi.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 05:00 | |
| 07:45 |
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 29 January 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 6 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 05:00, latest 07:45. Fastest crossing 5h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 8 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 05:00, latest 07:45. Fastest crossing 5h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
- January 2027: sails on 9 of the 29 days to 29 January, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 05:00, latest 07:45. Fastest crossing 5h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries.
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 |
Ticket classes by operator
Prices for a single adult or vehicle, one way: the cheapest fare on sale for each ticket type, from the operators’ booking systems or published price lists. Fares change, so check the price when you book.
Blue Star Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| AB22 Cabin | cabin | €36.00 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €36.00 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €36.00 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €42.00 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €44.00 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €44.00 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €46.50 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €46.50 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €52.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €52.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €52.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €52.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €57.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €57.00 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €57.50 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €57.50 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €62.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €72.50 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €27.00 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €29.00 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €29.00 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €29.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Symi to Kastellorizo between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 07:45 | 13:20 | 5h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 05:00 | 11:00 | 6h | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Fri 20 November | 07:45 | 13:20 | 5h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 05:00 | 11:00 | 6h | 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, 2 or 3 times a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday and Friday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 29 January 2027, 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: 07:45.
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, about one a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Symi to Kastellorizo?
The first ferry from Symi (Gialos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) leaves at 05:00 and the last at 07:45.
How long is the ferry from Symi to Kastellorizo?
The fastest crossing from Symi (Gialos) to Kastellorizo (Megisti) takes 5h 35m and the slowest 6h.
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. A cabin berth is published from €36.00. 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.
- Most ferries have a small kiosk selling souvenirs, snacks, and basic travel items; useful if you have forgotten sunscreen or earplugs.
- A portable power bank is one of the most useful things to carry – reliable mains power is not guaranteed on any vessel.
Plan a journey
Search for a connection between any two Greek ports, including journeys that need a change.
