Symi to Tilos Ferry
🚢 Symi → Tilos — this week
4 sailings over the next 7 days · usually 1/day
Tomorrow (Fri 7 Aug): 1 ferries — first at 17:50
Symi to Tilos Ferry
Symi to Tilos -- At a Glance
- Season: Sailings are scheduled into the winter, with timetables published through 25 February 2027.
- Frequency: Typically 1 ferry per day, year-round.
- Sailing days: Ferries sail several days per week.
- Journey time: 1 hour 25 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes.
- Operators: Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries.
- Tickets from: €8 – €17 per person.
- 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 | 1.2 (1–2) |
| October | Yes | 1.0 |
| November | Yes | 1.0 |
| December | Yes | 1.0 |
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Symi to Tilos — next 14 days
Actual sailing dates and departure times for the next two weeks (last updated 2026-08-06):
| Date | Sailings | Departure times |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 6 Aug | 1 | 09:50 |
| Fri 7 Aug | 1 | 17:50 |
| Mon 10 Aug | 2 | 09:50, 17:50 |
| Thu 13 Aug | 1 | 09:50 |
| Fri 14 Aug | 1 | 17:50 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 2 | 09:50, 17:50 |
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Tips for the Symi–Tilos Ferry
- Symi's harbour has two separate docking points: Dodekanisos Seaways catamarans use the clock tower, while larger conventional ferries dock at the New Port, a shadeless 15-minute walk away with no shops or taxis – confirm which one applies before you set off.
- Buy or confirm ferry tickets at the Symi Tours office on the harbour front, the long-standing general agent for Dodekanisos Seaways and Blue Star Ferries, rather than assuming online booking alone will guarantee your allocated departure point.
- Don't confuse the scheduled Dodekanisos Seaways or ANES catamarans with the organised day-trip excursion boats from Rhodes, which fill the harbour around midday and typically call passengers back for a fixed afternoon return sailing.
- Travelling in the shoulder season also means shorter queues at island attractions – the ferry journey is just one part of a more relaxed overall experience.
- The return trip on a day-trip short hop is usually the most crowded – the late afternoon ferry from a popular beach island fills fast in summer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often do ferries run from Symi to Tilos?
Typically 1 ferry per day, year-round. Service runs year-round.
Are there ferries from Symi to Tilos today?
Yes – 1 sailing today. See the 14-day timetable above for departure times.
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 17:50.
How long is the ferry from Symi to Tilos?
The fastest crossing takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes, while the slowest takes around 2 hours 10 minutes. Journey times depend on the ferry type and company.
How much does the Symi to Tilos ferry cost?
Ticket prices start from €8 per person for a standard seat. Prices can go up to €17 depending on the company, seat class, and time of year.
Which ferry companies operate the Symi–Tilos route?
The route is served by Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries, SAOS Ferries.