Nisyros – Symi
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Nisyros – Symi
Ferries to Dodecanese Islands
Depending on the season their are about 2 weekly sailings between Nisyros and Symi. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Nisyros to Symi, Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries.Nisyros Symi ferries take around 2 hours 45 minutes. The ferry costs between $31 and $60, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Nisyros to Symi.
The earliest Nisyros Symi ferry typically departs Nisyros at about 03:25 and the last ferry usually leaves at 15:55.
Ferries from Nisyros to Symi sail in around 2 hours 45 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Nisyros to Symi provided by Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Blue Star Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly. SAOS Ferries provide 2 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Nisyros to Symi typically range between $31* and $60*. On average the Nisyros Symi ferry is $41*. The cheapest Nisyros Symi ferry prices start from $31*. The average price for a foot passenger is $41*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated June 25.
The distance between Nisyros to Symi is approximately 49 miles (78km) or 42 nautical miles.
Yes, Nisyros Symi ferries allow cars onboard with Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries between Nisyros and Symi. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Nisyros and Symi use our Deal Finder.
Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries allow foot passengers on Nisyros Symi ferries.
Blue Star Ferries allow pets on ferries from Nisyros to Symi. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Nisyros - Symi Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| Destination Country | Dodecanese Islands | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Blue Star Ferries & SAOS Ferries | |
| Average Price | $41 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 03:25 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:55 | |
| Distance | 42 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 2025.
Located in the Dodecanese group of islands in the Aegean Sea, the island of Nisyros lies between the neighbouring islands of Kos and Tilos. The island's coast has a few sandy beaches, which are generally located in the north east part of the island, but generally the Nisyros coastline is characterised by rocky or pebbled beaches. The island's volcano is active but luckily for tourists it is not erupting and Fumaroles can be found at the craters. According to Greek mythology, the island was formed when Poseidon cut off a part of Kos and threw it onto the giant Polybotes to stop him from escaping. Fifth century ancient walls, which were originally part of the acropolis on the island, can be found near Mandraki and the island's ancient name was Porphyris.
From the island's port there are conventional and high speed ferry services that generally depart to the other islands of the Dodecanese. There are also services to the Cycladic islands and also to Crete, but usually via another island.
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.
