Symi to Tilos Ferry
🚢 Symi → Tilos — this week
4 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Tomorrow (Thu 23 Jul): 1 ferries — first at 09:50
Operated by SAOS Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways · crossing 1h25m–2h10m
Book Symi to Tilos ferries in 2026 with daily departures March-October.
Symi to Tilos Ferry
Symi to Tilos -- At a Glance
- Season: Ferries operate from January to December.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day.
- Sailing days: Ferries sail several days per week.
- Book tickets: Check prices at Ferryscanner
The Symi to Tilos ferry route links two of the most rewarding smaller islands in the Dodecanese. Symi’s neoclassical harbour and hillside villages are hard to leave, but Tilos — quieter, wilder, and refreshingly unhurried — makes a compelling next stop. Ferries run from March to October, so plan your visit within the season.
Sailings run once a day during the operating season. It is a limited schedule, so check the timetable carefully before committing to your dates — services operate on selected days rather than every day of the week.
Monthly Schedule Overview
Here is a month-by-month overview of ferry service from Symi to Tilos:
| Month | Available | Avg. Ferries/Day |
|---|---|---|
| January | Yes | 1.0 |
| February | Yes | 1.0 |
| March | Yes | 1.4 (1–2) |
| April | Yes | 1.4 (1–2) |
| May | Yes | 1.3 (1–2) |
| June | Yes | 1.2 (1–2) |
| July | Yes | 1.3 (1–2) |
| August | Yes | 1.4 (1–2) |
| September | Yes | 1.1 (1–2) |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | Yes | 1.0 |
| December | Yes | 1.0 |
Symi to Tilos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-07-22):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 23 Jul | 1 | 09:50 | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 24 Jul | 1 | 17:50 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 27 Jul | 2 | 09:50, 17:50 | Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries |
| Thu 30 Jul | 1 | 09:50 | SAOS Ferries |
| Fri 31 Jul | 1 | 17:50 | Blue Star Ferries |
| Mon 3 Aug | 2 | 09:50, 17:50 | Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries |
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Tips for the Symi–Tilos Ferry
- In an emergency, follow crew instructions immediately; the muster stations are marked on deck plans posted in corridors and at cabin doors.
- On high-speed catamarans, seating is assigned; on conventional ferries it is often open plan – boarding early gives you the best choice of seats.
- Gather your belongings and move towards the appropriate exit before the vessel docks rather than scrambling at the last minute.
- Catamarans offer a faster crossing but have a lower wind-speed tolerance; in July and August, a booking on a conventional ferry is more likely to run on schedule.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Symi to Tilos?
Typically 1 ferry per day. The route operates from January to December.
How many ferries run from Symi to Tilos this week?
Around 4 sailings over the next 7 days (typically 1 per day).
What time is the first ferry from Symi to Tilos?
The first departure is usually 09:50.
How long is the ferry from Symi to Tilos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 1h25m, while the slowest takes around 2h10m. Typical crossing times by operator: Blue Star Ferries 1h25m–1h35m, Dodekanisos Seaways 1h40m (hydrofoil), SAOS Ferries 2h10m (conventional).
Which ferry companies operate the Symi–Tilos route?
The route is served by SAOS Ferries, Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways. Crossings run on conventional, hydrofoil vessels.