Getting from Tilos to Nisyros

If you are heading to Nisyros from Tilos you are making your way from one volcanic island in the southern Dodecanese to another, just a short distance to the north. The entire island of Nisyros sits inside a volcanic caldera and the crater at Stefanos is one of the most accessible volcanic landscapes in Europe.

Take the ferry

There is a direct ferry from Tilos to Nisyros running on the Dodekanisos Seaways route, taking around 45 minutes to 1 hour and running several times a week in summer. It is one of the most natural connections in the southern Dodecanese and keeps the journey entirely within the island group without going through Athens or Piraeus. Check the schedule carefully before booking as departure days vary by season.

Getting there by air

Nisyros has no airport. The nearest airport is Kos. Tilos has no airport. The nearest airport is Rhodes. The direct ferry from Tilos to Nisyros is considerably more practical than flying for this short island hop within the same island group. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the direct ferry from Tilos to Nisyros. It is the most natural and direct connection and keeps the journey entirely within the southern Dodecanese. Check the schedule carefully before booking as the service runs a limited number of times per week and departure days vary by season. The two islands make a natural pairing given their shared volcanic character and a visit to both in the same trip is well worth planning.