Astypalea
Symi
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
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Astypalea Symi Ferry

The Astypalea Symi ferry route connects Dodecanese Islands with Dodecanese Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Blue Star Ferries. The crossing operates up to 1 times each week with sailing durations from around 7 hours 10 minutes.

Astypalea Symi sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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Most popular questions

How long is the ferry from Astypalea to Symi?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Astypalea to Symi is approximately 7h 10m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Astypalea to Symi?

The average price of a ferry from Astypalea to Symi is approximately 60 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Astypalea to Symi can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Astypalea to Symi?

There is 1 ferry operator for Astypalea to Symi and this is
  • Blue Star Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Astypalea to Symi?

Ferries from Astypalea to Symi are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Astypalea to Symi?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Astypalea to Symi with
  • Blue Star Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Astypalea to Symi?

Yes, you can travel with a vehicle from Astypalea to Symi with the following operators
  • Blue Star Ferries

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Astypalea to Symi?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard this ferry service. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation to take your furry companion with you. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries
  • Blue Star Ferries

How far is Symi from Astypalea?

Astypalea to Symi is approximately 89 nautical miles distance apart.

Astypalea Guide

Forming one of the Dodecanese group of islands, the Greek island of Astypalea is located in the south eastern Aegean Sea. It is one of 12 islands that make up the Dodecanese and is around 18 km long and 13 km wide, at its widest point. The island's coast is rather rocky with a number of pebble beaches. The island it separated into two sections by a narrow strip of land, roughly 100 m wide, at Sterno. The island's capital and main harbour is the town of Astypalea, or Chora as the locals call it. A new harbour has been constructed at Agios Andreas where ferry connections to Piraeus and the other islands of the Dodecanese can be found.

The island is connected to the port of Piraeus and also to the other islands in the Dodecanese, the Cycladic islands and to Crete. The journey to the island will either be by a conventional ferry of by Highspeed ferry depending on the day of travel and the ferry company you choose to travel with. Journey times to the island are between 10-12 hours by conventional ferry or 6-9 hours by Highspeed ferry.


Symi Guide

The Greek island of Symi is one of the Southern Dodecanese and is located to the north of the island of Rhodes and is close to the coast of south west Turkey. The island is around 13 km in length, north to south, and about 8 km east to west and has a total land area of around 70 sq. km. The four main areas on the island are Yialos, which is where the island's main harbour is located, Chorio is the top town, Pedi Bay is the valley that is located below Chorio and Nimborios is the bay and settlement that lies to the north of Yialos. Also on the island is the small village of Marathounda and the Monastery at Panormitis.

There are a number of popular sites across the island and includes a number of old churches and monasteries with one worth visiting being the Church of Constantinos and Eleni on the southern slopes of the Vigla which has lovely gardens and terraces. Also on the island, and built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, is the Monastery of the Archangel Michael at Roukouniotis which was built on the site of a 5th century monastery, which itself was built on the site of a pre-Christian temple.


Astypalea to Symi Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 2024-12-02 and 2024-12-08


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Blue Star Ferries 20:30 03:40 7 hours 10 minutes Mon
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