Ferry from Symi (Gialos) to Nisyros (Mandraki)
2h 30m to 3h 40m · from €10.50 · 2 operators
Symi to Nisyros at a glance
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. The earliest departure in that window is 09:50 and the latest is 17:50. The crossing takes between 2h 30m and 3h 40m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €10.50 on a conventional ferry and from €21.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday, Thursday and Friday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 6 May 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €10.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €21.00 | 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 6 May 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Symi to Nisyros Route Map
Symi to Nisyros takes between about two and a half and three and a half hours, worked by Blue Star Ferries on the Blue Star Patmos and by SAOS Ferries on the Saonisos and the Stavros. All are conventional ferries rather than fast craft, so there is deck space and room to move about on what is a straightforward run west across the southern Dodecanese. Some sailings call at other islands on the way, which accounts for the longer end of the range.
Nisyros is a volcanic island and the caldera, with its steaming Stefanos crater, is what nearly everyone comes to see. Ferries dock at Mandraki, the main village on the north-west coast, a compact whitewashed place backed by cliffs, from where buses and taxis run up to the volcano. The island is small and quiet outside the middle of the day, when the Kos day-trip boats are in.
Sailings run three or four times a week across the operators, so there is reasonable choice in season. Current departures and fares are shown in the timetable below, with fares from around €10. Nisyros has frequent short links to Kos, which is the practical hub for flights and onward ferries.
Symi to Nisyros Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €10.50 on a conventional ferry and from €21.00 on a high-speed vessel. 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 | €10.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel | €21.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Symi to Nisyros 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:50 | 11:15 | 2h 25m | 2026-11-10 to 2027-03-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 08:55 | 11:20 | 2h 25m | €21.00 | 2026-10-13 to 2026-11-03 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:55 | 11:20 | 2h 25m | 2026-10-15 to 2027-05-06 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | ||
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 08:55 | 11:20 | 2h 25m | €21.00 | 2026-11-05 to 2026-11-05 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Express high-speed | 08:55 | 11:20 | 2h 25m | 2027-04-06 to 2027-05-04 | Book the Dodekanisos Express sailing | ||
| SAOS Ferries | Stavros conventional | 09:50 | 13:30 | 3h 40m | now to 2026-09-14 | Book the Stavros sailing | ||
| SAOS Ferries | Saonisos conventional | 09:50 | 13:30 | 3h 40m | now to 2026-09-10 | Book the Saonisos sailing | ||
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 17:20 | 19:55 | 2h 35m | €10.50 | 2026-09-04 to 2026-09-25 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 17:30 | 20:20 | 2h 50m | €10.50 | 2026-09-07 to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 17:50 | 20:20 | 2h 30m | €10.50 | now to 2026-08-31 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 17:50 | 20:40 | 2h 50m | €10.50 | 2026-08-21 to 2026-08-28 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 19:40 | 22:30 | 2h 50m | €10.50 | 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 Nisyros between 24 August 2026 and 6 September 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 09:50 | 13:30 | 3h 40m | Stavros | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-24 | 17:50 | 20:20 | 2h 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-08-27 | 09:50 | 13:30 | 3h 40m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 2026-08-28 | 17:50 | 20:40 | 2h 50m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 09:50 | 13:30 | 3h 40m | Stavros | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 2026-08-31 | 17:50 | 20:20 | 2h 30m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Thu 2026-09-03 | 09:50 | 13:30 | 3h 40m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 2026-09-04 | 17:20 | 19:55 | 2h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Symi to Nisyros?
Ferries from Symi (Gialos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled 8 times over the next 14 days, roughly 4 a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday, Thursday and Friday. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Symi to Nisyros today?
Yes, there are 2 sailings from Symi (Gialos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) today. Departure times: 09:50 and 17:50.
How many ferries run from Symi to Nisyros this week?
4 sailings from Symi (Gialos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) are scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs. The busiest day is Mondays.
What time is the first ferry from Symi to Nisyros?
Scheduled departures from Symi (Gialos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) leave at 09:50, 17:20 and 17:50.
How long is the ferry from Symi to Nisyros?
The fastest crossing from Symi (Gialos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) takes 2h 30m and the slowest 3h 40m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 2h 30m to 2h 50m and SAOS Ferries 3h 40m.
How much does the Symi to Nisyros ferry cost?
Published fares for the Symi (Gialos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) ferry start from €10.50 on a conventional ferry and from €21.00 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Symi to Nisyros route?
The Symi (Gialos) to Nisyros (Mandraki) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Symi to Nisyros 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.
- Sunglasses are essential on open deck in the Aegean – the reflected glare off the water is very intense, especially in the middle of the day.
- The autumn equinox (around 22–23 September) traditionally marks the end of settled Aegean weather; plan overnight crossings before this point if possible.
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