Ferry from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea
2h 20m · from €11.00 · 1 operator
Kalymnos to Astypalea at a glance
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. Departures in that window are at 23:40. The crossing takes 2h 20m. The route is served by 1 operator: Blue Star Ferries. Published fares start from €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €38.00 on a high-speed vessel. There are sailings on Monday during the next fortnight. Operators have published this timetable as far as 30 August 2027.
Tickets from
| Conventional ferry | €11.00 | Book now |
|---|---|---|
| High-speed vessel | €38.00 | Book now |
Lowest published figure for each kind of ticket, one way. The price you pay depends on the sailing and the date you choose.
Operators have published this route's timetable to 30 August 2027. Sailings beyond that date have not been announced yet.
Kalymnos to Astypalea Route Map
Kalymnos to Astypalea heads west out of the main Dodecanese chain, run by Blue Star Ferries and Dodekanisos Seaways with the Blue Star Patmos and Dodekanisos Pride. The crossing takes around two and a half hours either way, which is quick for the distance covered. Fares start around eleven euros.
Astypalea is butterfly-shaped and feels far more Cycladic than Dodecanese, whitewashed and quiet and popular with Greeks looking for somewhere unspoilt. Ferries dock at Skala, also called Pera Gialos, directly below the Chora, which is crowned by a Venetian kastro that dominates every view of the harbour. Beaches are scattered around both wings of the island, and there is an airport with domestic flights.
Sailings run a couple of times a week. The current timetable and fares are listed in the tables below. Astypalea also has links westwards towards the Cyclades and Piraeus, so it works well as a stepping stone between the two island groups.
Kalymnos to Astypalea Ferry Fares
Lowest fare by vessel class
From €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €38.00 on a high-speed vessel. A high-speed crossing and a conventional one are different products at different prices, so they are listed separately rather than reduced to a single figure.
| Vessel class | From | Operator | Vessel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional ferry | €11.00 | Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos |
| High-speed vessel | €38.00 | Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride |
Weekly Kalymnos to Astypalea Ferry Schedule
The repeating pattern behind the dated timetable, without dates. Each row is one scheduled departure and the days it runs.
| Operator | Vessel | Days | Departs | Arrives | Duration | From | Season | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodekanisos Seaways | Dodekanisos Pride high-speed | 11:35 | 14:05 | 2h 30m | €38.00 | 2027-04-12 to 2027-08-30 | Book the Dodekanisos Pride sailing | |
| Blue Star Ferries | Blue Star Patmos conventional | 23:40 | 02:00 | 2h 20m | €11.00 | now to 2026-10-26 | Book the Blue Star Patmos sailing |
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Next 14 days
Every scheduled departure from Kalymnos to Astypalea between 2 October 2026 and 15 October 2026.
| Date | Departs | Arrives | Duration | Vessel | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 2026-10-05 | 23:40 | 02:00 | 2h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 2026-10-12 | 23:40 | 02:00 | 2h 20m | Blue Star Patmos | Blue Star Ferries |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Kalymnos to Astypalea?
Ferries from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea are scheduled 2 times over the next 14 days, roughly one a week. In that fortnight there are departures on Monday. Operators have published this route's timetable as far as 30 August 2027, and nothing beyond that date has been announced yet.
Are there ferries from Kalymnos to Astypalea today?
No, there are no scheduled departures from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea today. The next sailing in the published timetable is on 5 October 2026, at 23:40. Departures fall on Monday.
How many ferries run from Kalymnos to Astypalea this week?
1 sailing from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea is scheduled over the next seven days, typically 1 a day on the days it runs.
What time is the first ferry from Kalymnos to Astypalea?
Scheduled departures from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea leave at 23:40.
How long is the ferry from Kalymnos to Astypalea?
The crossing from Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea takes 2h 20m.
How much does the Kalymnos to Astypalea ferry cost?
Published fares for the Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea ferry start from €11.00 on a conventional ferry and from €38.00 on a high-speed vessel. The figure you pay depends on the vessel, the ticket class and the date you travel.
Which ferry companies operate the Kalymnos to Astypalea route?
The Kalymnos (Pothia) to Astypalea route is served by Blue Star Ferries. Crossings run on conventional ferries.
Tips for the Kalymnos to Astypalea ferry
- The school summer holidays begin in mid-June and domestic travel volumes rise sharply; prices and demand increase from this point.
- Confirmation emails sometimes contain a QR code for faster boarding – screenshotting this and zooming in before you reach the scanner saves time at the gate.
- Once you arrive in Astypalea, the main town's labyrinth of whitewashed houses, traditional windmills, and blue-domed churches beneath a hilltop Venetian castle make for one of the most photogenic settings in the Aegean. The island also offers miles of unspoiled beaches, with Vatses, Kaminakia, and Livadi among the finest.
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