Ferry from Rhodes to Kastellorizo

Ferry from Rhodes to Kastellorizo at a glance

The ferry from Rhodes to Kastellorizo in numbers, as operated by Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries: around 2 hours 30 minutes at sea, about 125 km, 5-7 days a week, on high-speed catamaran (about 2h 30m) or conventional ferry (about 4h). Departure from Rhodes port (Kolona / Akandia); arrival at Kastellorizo harbour. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Rhodes to Kastellorizo (about 125 km by sea)
• Operator: Dodekanisos Seaways, Blue Star Ferries
• Crossing time: about 2 hours 30 minutes
• Vessels: high-speed catamaran (about 2h 30m) or conventional ferry (about 4h)
• Frequency: 5-7 days a week
• Departure port: Rhodes port (Kolona / Akandia)
• Arrival port: Kastellorizo harbour
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

Return ferry from Kastellorizo to Rhodes

The Kastellorizo to Rhodes ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 2 hours 30 minutes. Haqqi Tours arranges the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.

How much does the ferry from Rhodes to Kastellorizo cost?

The cost of the ferry from Rhodes to Kastellorizo depends on the ferry company, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we look up the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost in the WhatsApp chat, with the options side by side.

The figure we send is the total: passengers, vehicle, seats or cabin and port fees. If a slower sailing an hour later is cheaper, we say so; on this route the conventional ferry is often the best value for a family.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Rhodes to Kastellorizo: how to pay less

A cheap Rhodes to Kastellorizo ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:

• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
• Let us know if your dates are flexible; moving by a day frequently changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators

We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Rhodes to Kastellorizo by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for your date comes back through WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.

How to book ferry tickets from Rhodes to Kastellorizo with Haqqi Tours

Booking a ferry from Rhodes to Kastellorizo with us takes minutes and one conversation. Complete the form above with your dates, one-way or return, the number of adults and children and whether you bring a vehicle. Our team messages you by WhatsApp to check your booking: we finalise the sailings that day, the vessel, the seats or cabin and the cost. You choose, we book, and the e-ticket arrives in the same chat.

• Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you on WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Kastellorizo

Because a person books it, we can line the Rhodes to Kastellorizo ferry up with a flight or a train the same day, choose the sailing that leaves a safe margin, and warn you if the weather forecast makes the fast boat a risk.

Timetable and season of the Rhodes to Kastellorizo ferry

5-7 days a week - that is how often the ferry from Rhodes to Kastellorizo runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 2 hours 30 minutes at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for the date you travel rather than a list that may be out of date.

For a connection at Kastellorizo - a flight, a train or another ferry - tell us and we choose a sailing with a comfortable margin.

Departure: Rhodes port (Kolona / Akandia)

The ferry from Rhodes to Kastellorizo leaves from Rhodes port (Kolona / Akandia), in Rhodes - Rhodes has the largest inhabited medieval town in Europe, the Lindos acropolis and beaches on both coasts. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure; vehicles typically 60 to 90 minutes, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: Public buses run from the airport to Rhodes Town, and from there along both coasts, which suits a hotel in the capital; for Lindos, the south-east resorts, families with luggage or late arrivals a private car from the terminal is simpler and far quicker.

• Keep the electronic ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the shipping line's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Rhodes port (Kolona / Akandia); some fast boats board only minutes before sailing
• Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from your accommodation in Rhodes to the port on request

Arrival: Kastellorizo harbour

The ferry docks at Kastellorizo harbour - Kastellorizo (Meis) is the tiny easternmost Greek island, a horseshoe harbour of coloured houses twenty minutes from Kaş. From the pier you are minutes from taxis, buses and the town itself. Haqqi Tours provides a private transfer from the port to your hotel in Kastellorizo with a driver waiting at the exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Rhodes to Kastellorizo crossing.

Onward journeys from Kastellorizo - another ferry, a flight or a train the same day - can be added to the booking; let us know and we time the crossing to fit.

On board the Rhodes to Kastellorizo ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

What is the Rhodes to Kastellorizo ferry like on board? High-speed catamaran (about 2h 30m) or conventional ferry (about 4h), with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Cars, motorbikes and bicycles travel on the vehicle deck and you go up to the passenger decks for the crossing. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.

• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
• Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking
• Children's fares by age; infants generally free

Things to do in Kastellorizo after the ferry

Kastellorizo (Meis) is the tiny easternmost Greek island, a horseshoe harbour of coloured houses twenty minutes from Kaş. Start with the Blue Cave, the castle of the Knights and lunch on the quay, then the harbour and its houses.

We offer tours and transfers in Kastellorizo as well as the ferry ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to take the ferry from Rhodes to Kastellorizo

The ferry from Rhodes to Kastellorizo runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.

Ferry or flight from Rhodes to Kastellorizo?

For most travellers on this route the ferry is the better way: it leaves from the port in Rhodes and lands you in Kastellorizo itself, carries as much luggage as you can wheel and the car, and turns the journey into part of the holiday. A flight only wins when the crossing is long and time is short. Haqqi Tours can provide flights too, and says honestly which is better for your dates.

Why book your Rhodes to Kastellorizo ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

What we offer on the ferry from Rhodes to Kastellorizo: live fares checked across every operator for your travel date, fast boat and slow boat explained plainly, seats and cabins reserved, vehicles booked with the right dimensions, the e-ticket delivered in the WhatsApp chat and a team that answers at any hour if the weather changes the plan. Send the form and let us take the ferry off your list.