The cheapest and fastest ferries from Symi to Astipalea
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 20 m
Ferries per day
2
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Symi to Astipalea is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Symi to Astipalea will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 2 ferries that leave Symi for Astipalea on Sat, Dec 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 27 the direct ferries cover the 133 km distance in an average of 8 h 20 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
On Sat, Dec 27 the slowest ferries will take 8 h 30 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 Astipalea ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Symi to Astipalea ferries for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:30 PM Symi | 8h30 | 11:00 PM Astipalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Symi | 8h10 | 11:00 PM Astipalea | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Symi to Astipalea
Ferries from Symi to Astipalea run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 31m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $20 (€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 71 nautical miles (133 km) distance in 8h 10m. There are 1 sailings per week.
Distance 71 nautical miles (133 km) |
Average sailing duration 8h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Ferries per day 1 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 1 |
Fastest ferry 8h 10m |
First ferry 02:20 |
Last ferry 22:30 |
FAQs: Ferry from Symi to Astipalea
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Symi to Astipalea 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 Astipalea, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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