Ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos)
1h 35m to 2h 05m · from €7.50 · 2 operators
The main ferry port on the Greek island of Symi is Gialos. Gialos port guide.
Tilos to Symi at a glance
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. The earliest departure in that window is 03:05 and the latest is 10:40. The crossing takes between 1h 35m and 2h 05m, depending on the vessel. The route is served by 2 operators: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. Published fares start from €7.50 on a conventional ferry and from €15.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. The sailing days are not the same from one week to the next during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 6 May 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €7.50 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €15.00 | Book now |
| ECO Seat | €7.50 | Book now |
| AB22 Cabin | €28.00 | 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.
Tilos to Symi through the year
Over the last 12 months it ran all year, busiest in March (about one a day).
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 | 20 | 16 of 30 | most days |
| December 2025 | 23 | 19 of 31 | most days |
| January 2026 | 23 | 15 of 31 | most days |
| February 2026 | 22 | 17 of 28 | about one a day |
| March 2026 | 27 | 22 of 31 | about one a day |
| April 2026 | 25 | 21 of 30 | about one a day |
| May 2026 | 20 | 18 of 31 | most days |
| June 2026 | 18 | 18 of 30 | every other day |
| July 2026 | 18 | 18 of 31 | every other day |
| August 2026 | 18 | 17 of 31 | every other day |
| September 2026 | 21 | 19 of 30 | most days |
| October 2026 | 23 | 20 of 31 | most days |
November 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
December 2025 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Patmos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
January 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
February 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros)
March 2026 · this month, a year ago
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Paros)
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
April 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express, Pride)
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
May 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisosd, Stavros)
June 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Stavros, Saonisosd)
July 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
August 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos, Stavros)
September 2026 · this month, a year ago
SAOS Ferries (Saonisos)
October 2026 · this month, a year ago
Dodekanisos Seaways (Dodekanisos Express)
Blue Star Ferries (Blue Star Delos, Blue Star Paros)
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.
Tilos to Symi Route Map
Tilos to Symi takes between about an hour and a half and two and a quarter hours depending on the boat. Blue Star Ferries runs the Blue Star Patmos through on its longer route, while SAOS Ferries covers it with the smaller Saonisos and Stavros. It is a short enough crossing to spend on deck, with the Dodecanese coastline in view for much of it.
Symi's harbour is the draw, with tiers of colourful Italianate mansions rising up the hillside above the waterfront, a legacy of the island's sponge-diving wealth. Most arrivals stay around Symi Town for the views and the seafood, and the Panormitis Monastery on the south of the island is the other main outing. It is a small island and gets busy with day trippers from Rhodes in the middle of the day.
There are several sailings a week in season across the two operators, enough to make this a practical hop rather than a planning exercise. The current timetable and fares are shown in the table below, with fares starting around €7.50. Symi has frequent onward links to Rhodes, so it works well as a stepping stone in that direction.
Weekly Tilos to Symi 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 Tilos.
Blue Star Ferries
Book Blue Star Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 03:05 | |
| 05:55 |
Dodekanisos Seaways
Book Dodekanisos Seaways tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 13:50 |
First sailing in this period: Tue 1 December.
SAOS Ferries
Book SAOS Ferries tickets| Days | Departs |
|---|---|
| 10:40 |
Timetable published to 17 November 2026.
Sailings already published, month by month
The operators have published sailings on this route from 13 November 2026 to 6 May 2027. Times this far ahead can still change, so check your date before you book.
- November 2026: sails on 8 of the 18 days from 13 November, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 03:05, latest 10:40. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries.
- December 2026: sails on 18 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 03:05, latest 13:50. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- January 2027: sails on 17 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Earliest departure 03:05, latest 13:50. Fastest crossing 1h 35m. Conventional ferries: Blue Star Ferries. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- February 2027: sails on 8 of 28 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:50. Fastest crossing 1h 40m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- March 2027: sails on 9 of 31 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:55. Fastest crossing 1h 40m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- April 2027: sails on 9 of 30 days, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:55. Fastest crossing 1h 40m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
- May 2027: sails on 2 of the 6 days to 6 May, 1 sailing a day on those days. Departs 13:55. Fastest crossing 1h 40m. High-speed: Dodekanisos Seaways.
Tilos to Symi Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €7.50 on a conventional ferry and from €15.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. 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 | €7.50 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel, sailing again from 1 December 2026 | €15.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
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 | €28.00 |
| AB42 Cabin | cabin | €28.00 |
| AB4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €28.00 |
| AB43 Cabin | cabin | €32.00 |
| AB44 Cabin | cabin | €32.00 |
| AB4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €32.00 |
| AB4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €32.00 |
| A42 Cabin | cabin | €33.50 |
| A4PET2 Cabin | cabin | €33.50 |
| AB21 Cabin | cabin | €36.00 |
| AB4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €36.00 |
| A4BRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €38.50 |
| A43 Cabin | cabin | €40.50 |
| A44 Cabin | cabin | €40.50 |
| A4PET3 Cabin | cabin | €40.50 |
| A4PET4 Cabin | cabin | €40.50 |
| A4PET1 Cabin | cabin | €44.00 |
| L2DBRTH2 Cabin | cabin | €45.00 |
| A4BRTH3 Cabin | cabin | €45.50 |
| A4BRTH4 Cabin | cabin | €45.50 |
| A4BRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €49.00 |
| L2DBRTH1 Cabin | cabin | €57.00 |
| ECO Seat | passenger | €7.50 |
| ATS1 Seat | passenger | €9.50 |
| ATS2 Seat | passenger | €9.50 |
| ATS3 Seat | passenger | €9.50 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
SAOS Ferries
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Lounge / Deck | passenger | €7.80 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Other companies quoting this crossing
These companies publish a tariff for the crossing but have no departure in the timetable below, which is why they are not among the operators counted for this route. Their figures are a guide to what they charge when they do sail it.
Dodekanisos Seaways
| Ticket type | Category | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| ATS Seat | passenger | €15.00 |
| Vehicles (cars, motorbikes) | vehicle | price not published: check with the operator |
Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Tilos to Symi between 13 November 2026 and 26 November 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 November | 05:55 | 07:30 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Sat 14 November | 10:40 | 12:45 | 2h 05m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Mon 16 November | 03:05 | 04:40 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Tue 17 November | 10:40 | 12:45 | 2h 05m | Saonisos | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 20 November | 05:55 | 07:30 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 23 November | 03:05 | 04:40 | 1h 35m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Tilos to Symi?
Ferries from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled 6 times over the next 14 days, every other day. In that fortnight the sailing days are not the same from one week to the next. Sailings are published in every month of the year.
Are there ferries from Tilos to Symi today?
Yes, there is 1 sailing from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) today. Departure time: 05:55.
How many ferries run from Tilos to Symi this week?
4 sailings from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) are scheduled over the next seven days, about one a day on the days it runs. The busiest days are Monday and Friday.
What time is the first ferry from Tilos to Symi?
The first ferry from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) leaves at 03:05 and the last at 10:40.
How long is the ferry from Tilos to Symi?
The fastest crossing from Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) takes 1h 35m and the slowest 2h 05m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 1h 35m and SAOS Ferries 2h 05m.
How much does the Tilos to Symi ferry cost?
Published fares for the Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) ferry start from €7.50 on a conventional ferry and from €15.00 on a high-speed vessel sailing again from 1 December 2026. A cabin berth is published from €28.00. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Tilos to Symi route?
The Tilos (Livadia) to Symi (Gialos) route is served by Blue Star Ferries and SAOS Ferries. In the next 14 days crossings run on conventional ferries; high-speed sailings are published again from 1 December 2026.
Tips for the Tilos to Symi ferry
- If you have mobility issues, inform the ferry company in advance – assistance can be arranged for boarding and disembarkation at most major ports.
- A short crossing gives you a very limited window to buy food on board; eat before you board or bring your own snacks.
- Autumn schedule reductions typically happen in stages: first in late September, then again in late October – always check the timetable for your specific dates.
- Short hops in the Dodecanese (e.g. Rhodes to Symi, or Kos to Kalymnos) pass through strikingly scenic straits – make sure your phone is charged for photos.
- In Symi, the neoclassical mansions in shades of ochre, terracotta, and gold rising above the harbour of Gialos form one of the most striking port scenes in the Dodecanese. St Georges Bay on the island's east coast offers some of the best swimming in the area, and the island is a short ferry ride from Rhodes.
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