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Kastellorizo ferries leave from Kaş harbour in the middle of town, in front of Cumhuriyet Meydanı (the main square). The departure gate is along the harbour past the day-trip boats. Kastellorizo is just across the water; the crossing takes about 7–20 minutes depending on the boat (Ferryhopper).
Short answer
- Terminal: Kaş harbour passenger gate; Turkish exit passport control is in the customs building at the harbour.
- Location: In the middle of town, in front of Cumhuriyet Meydanı (the main square); the gate is along the harbour past the day-trip boats.
- Distance to the centre: By our calculation from OpenStreetMap data, about 250 m and 3–4 minutes on foot from Cumhuriyet Meydanı, and about 900 m (roughly 12 minutes) from the point mapped as the bus station.
- Getting there: On foot from the centre; by taxi from outlying areas such as the Çukurbağ peninsula.
- Operators (2026): Meis Express, Meis Ferry Lines.
- Routes from here: Kaş → Kastellorizo
- Check-in: Operators and Ferryhopper ask for about an hour before departure in summer.
- Parking: As far as could be verified, the harbour has no large passenger car park of its own.
The ports on the map
- Ferry terminal
- PParking
- Bus stop
- TTaxi
Map drawn from OpenStreetMap data (October 2026). Terminals and customs points are placed where OSM tags them; your ticket has the binding meeting point and time. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Getting to the port
- On foot: From Uzun Çarşı and the main square the harbour is a few minutes’ walk.
- Taxi: If you are staying further out, for example on the Çukurbağ peninsula, take a taxi or drive.
- Bus: Kaş bus station is about a 10–15-minute walk or a short taxi ride from the harbour. Buses and minibuses run daily from Antalya bus station, a trip of about 4 hours, and Fethiye is about 110 km away along the coast.
- From the airport: Dalaman Airport is about 150–180 km away and Antalya Airport about 185–200 km. There is no airport bus to Kaş: change at Fethiye Otogar, or take the official Dalaman airport taxi, listed at 8,000 TL to Kaş (as of October 2026). See Dalaman Airport transfers.
Parking
We found no big car park reserved for ferry passengers at the harbour itself. A ferry information site mentions paid municipal car parks and private car parks around the marina; we found no verified prices, so ask the ticket office where to leave a car for several days.
Meis Ferry Lines told us by email (24 October 2026) that a Kaş municipality car park lies about 100 m in front of its office, which is open from 07:30 to midnight; that is the nearest parking option a company has named. The extra port fees on this crossing are listed in our Kaş to Kastellorizo ferry guide.
Check-in and passport control
In summer, be at the gate about an hour before the boat. There you show your ticket, pay the Turkish harbour fee if it is not included and go through Turkish exit passport control in the customs building.
Facilities
Both companies’ ticket offices are in the old town, opposite and just behind the harbour. A ferry information site lists a shaded waiting area before passport control and a duty-free shop inside the customs area, with cafés a few steps from the gate.
Ferries from this port
| Route | Operators | Season | Crossing | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaş → Kastellorizo | Meis Express, Meis Ferry Lines | Daily June–October; only some days in November and December 2026 and none listed from 27 December to 26 February 2027 (day by day in the box below; month overview in our news) | 10–30 min | Kaş → Kastellorizo |
This week from Kaş
Today:
Kaş → Kastellorizo · Meis Express This month on the route: fewer sailings
Days and times: see the company's timetable (Meis Express – Kaş–Meis sefer saatleri, last checked 31 October 2026).
Island departure times are as the company lists them; since 25 October Greek time is one hour behind Turkey, so check which clock your ticket uses. Route guide: Kaş → Kastellorizo
Kaş → Kastellorizo · Meis Ferry Lines This month on the route: fewer sailings
| Day | From Kaş | From Kastellorizo |
|---|---|---|
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| 10:00 Kalimera | 15:00 Kalimera | |
| 09:30 Kalimera | 15:00 Kalimera | |
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| no sailing | no sailing | |
| 10:00 Kalimera | 16:00 Kalimera |
Source: Ertürk Lines – kas-meis sefer saatleri, checked 12 November 2026. Meis Ferry Lines' Kalimera sailings from Ertürk's timetable. The company wrote (email, 24 October 2026) that it sails on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays in November and on Saturdays in December, with the return at 16:00. Route guide: Kaş → Kastellorizo
This box is rebuilt every day; sailings are as we saw them in the company's timetable on the check date. Weather and demand can change them, so confirm with the company before you travel.
Good to know
- In summer, buy your ticket the day before at the office or online; you will need your passport details, because the company passes passenger data to immigration.
- Bring euros in cash: traveller reports mention a Greek port tax and a small Turkish harbour fee that are not always included in the fare, and small boats and cafés on Kastellorizo often take only cash.
- From 25 October 2026 to 28 March 2027 Kastellorizo is one hour behind Kaş, so confirm whether your return time is Greek or Turkish time.
The night before the ferry
The gate is about 250 m (3–4 minutes) from Cumhuriyet Meydanı, so any room in the old town is a short walk; from the Çukurbağ peninsula plan a taxi. Areas and hotels: where to stay in Kaş; the town and the island day: Kaş travel guide.
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FAQ
Where does the Kastellorizo ferry leave from in Kaş?
From Kaş harbour in the town centre. Meis Express and Meis Ferry Lines have their ticket offices in the old town, opposite and just behind the harbour; details are in our Kaş to Kastellorizo ferry guide.
Is there parking at Kaş ferry port?
The harbour has no large passenger car park of its own. Paid municipal and private car parks are reported around the marina; ask the ticket office where to leave a car for the length of your island stay.
How early should I be at Kaş harbour?
About an hour before departure in summer, as operators and Ferryhopper advise. On quiet days travellers report that 30 minutes was enough, but queues build when the boats are full.
Can I take my car to Kastellorizo?
No. The Kaş–Kastellorizo boats carry foot passengers only. Leave the car in Kaş (see Parking above); the Turkish ports with vehicle crossings are listed in taking a car to the Greek islands.
Timetables, prices and entry rules change; check the official source before you travel.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap: Kaş ferry quay, Cumhuriyet Meydanı and bus station records (data of 15 and 24 Oct 2026; distances calculated from these locations on 24 Oct 2026, rounded and approximate)
- FOSSGIS OSRM routing engine (OpenStreetMap data), walking distances (accessed 24 Oct 2026)
- Ferryhopper – Kaş to Kastellorizo (accessed Oct 2026)
- Meis Express (operator site) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Meis Express – Kaş–Meis timetable (checked 24 Oct 2026; listed to 18 Nov 2026)
- Feribot Seferleri – Kaş port (accessed Oct 2026)
- Turkey’s For Life – Kaş to Meis ferry (March 2026) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Turna – How to get to Kaş (accessed Oct 2026)
- Ulaşım Transfer – Closest airport to Kaş (accessed Oct 2026)
- YDA Dalaman Airport – Public transport (accessed Oct 2026)
- Dalaman Airport Taxi Cooperative – Price list (accessed Oct 2026)
- Medyascope – Exit fee (yurt dışı çıkış harcı) raised to 1,250 TL (31 Dec 2025) (accessed Oct 2026)
- timeanddate.com – Clock changes in Greece 2026 (accessed Oct 2026)
- Meis Ferry Lines, email, 24 October 2026
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