The cheapest and fastest ferries from Symi to Astypalaia (Island)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
10 h 20 m
Average duration
10 h 20 m
Ferries per day
1
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Symi to Astypalaia (Island) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Symi to Astypalaia (Island) will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap ferry tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 ferries that leave Symi for Astypalaia (Island) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri 28 Nov the direct ferries cover the 136 km distance in an average of 10 h 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 10 h 20 m .
The slowest ferries will take 10 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Symi to Astypalaia (Island) ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Symi to Astypalaia (Island) ferries for tomorrow, Sunday 23 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:00 Symi | 10h20 | 17:20 Astypalaia (Island) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Symi to Astypalaia (Island)
Ferries from Symi to Astypalaia (Island) run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 25m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 02:20, the last at 22:30. The fastest ferry covers the 73 nautical miles (136 km) distance in 8h 30m. There are 1 sailings per week.
Distance 73 nautical miles (136 km) |
Average sailing duration 9h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 8h 30m |
First ferry 02:20 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
FAQs: Symi to Astypalaia (Island) ferries
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Symi to Astypalaia (Island) by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Astypalaia (Island), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Important Stations and Airports in Symi and Astypalaia (Island)
- Astropelos (0.3km)
- Gerani Restaurant (0.5km)
- Akti Restaurant (0.7km)
- Main companies are Styl Taxi and Mert.
- Free
- Bus line 1, Astypalea Port stop
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