Book your Symi – Kastellorizo ferry journey here and set course between two characterful islands of Greece’s Dodecanese. Departing from Symi, known for its colourful harbour houses and steep, rugged coastline, the route leads southeast across the Aegean towards tiny, remote Kastellorizo near the Turkish coast. It is a memorable island-to-island passage for travellers who enjoy quiet harbours, clear water and the feeling of reaching Greece’s far eastern edge. Choose your travel date to begin planning your crossing.
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How long is the travel time for Symi – Kastellorizo?
The Symi – Kastellorizo crossing takes between 4h 50m and 6h 20m. Blue Star Ferries sails 3 times a week, all year round.
The Symi to Kastellorizo ferry links two distinctive Dodecanese islands in the south-eastern Aegean, with Kastellorizo lying much farther east, close to the Turkish coast. Sailing duration can vary with the vessel used, the number of intermediate island calls and prevailing sea conditions, so the journey is best approached as a scenic island-hopping passage rather than a fixed-length crossing.
Methods of Travel Symi – Kastellorizo
For the Symi – Kastellorizo ferry route with Blue Star Ferries, a vehicle is not required. This makes the crossing well suited to travellers continuing their Dodecanese island journey without driving, leaving you free to enjoy the changing blue of the Aegean as Kastellorizo comes into view.
Are pets allowed on the Symi – Kastellorizo route?
Yes, pets are allowed on the Symi – Kastellorizo route.
Pets can be booked on the Symi to Kastellorizo ferry with Blue Star Ferries, allowing you to bring your companion along on this scenic Dodecanese island journey. Arrange the pet booking as part of your reservation, and arrive with plenty of time to settle in before departure.
For a smoother crossing, bring water, familiar comfort items and anything your pet needs to remain calm while travelling. Blue Star Ferries asks passengers to check in at least 120 minutes before departure on this route, so an early arrival gives both you and your pet a more relaxed start.
Check-in Information Symi – Kastellorizo
For the Blue Star Ferries crossing from Symi to Kastellorizo, passengers and vehicles must check in at least 120 minutes before departure. Allowing this time lets the island journey begin calmly, with the harbour and open Dodecanese sea ahead rather than a last-minute rush.
You do not need to present the supplier ticket at check-in. Bring an accepted ID document or passport, and keep your travel details handy as you make your way through the port. If travelling with a vehicle, the same 120-minute check-in lead time applies.
Port Information Symi – Kastellorizo
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Symi – Kastellorizo ferry
The Symi – Kastellorizo ferry route links two characterful islands in Greece’s Dodecanese, turning the crossing into a memorable stretch of Aegean travel. Leave Symi’s celebrated harbour, where pastel neoclassical houses climb the hillsides, and head east towards Kastellorizo, Greece’s small, remote island close to the Turkish coast. Arrival brings you to a deeply sheltered waterfront lined with colourful houses, with the clear sea and limestone landscape setting an unhurried island tone. It is a wonderful route for travellers who enjoy seeing Greece beyond its better-known island groups and want the journey to feel like part of the adventure. A vehicle is not required for this Blue Star Ferries route option, making it well suited to passengers travelling on foot.
Compare and book your crossing
Use this page to compare the available Symi to Kastellorizo ferry option and choose a sailing that suits your wider island itinerary. Blue Star Ferries requires accommodation for this route option, so this forms part of the booking arrangement. Pet bookings are permitted, allowing you to include your travelling companion when options are available. For a smooth departure from Symi, both passengers and vehicles must check in at least 120 minutes before sailing. You do not need the supplier ticket at check-in, and Blue Star Ferries specifies passport requirements while accepting ID or passport as travel identification. Choose your crossing, complete the booking details, and look forward to the moment Kastellorizo’s painted harbour comes into view.
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