Status, 15 October 2026: Booking platforms list a direct ferry from Turgutreis to Pothia on Kalymnos, but we could not confirm on any operator’s own timetable that it ran regularly in 2026. In October 2026 Ferryscanner said no ferries were running on the route and NetFerry had it off sale. The times and fares below are platform data, not a confirmed timetable.
If you are on holiday in Bodrum or Turgutreis and want to see Kalymnos, the direct boat is the shortest line on the map but the least reliable option. For EU, UK and other travellers who can move freely within Schengen, the dependable route in 2026 was Bodrum to Kos, then the local ferry from Mastichari on Kos to Kalymnos. This page sets out what is known, what is not, and how to get there either way.
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Short answer
As of 11 November 2026, the Turgutreis–Kalymnos crossing takes 60–75 minutes (operators: Dentur Avrasya). Season: Not confirmed that it ran in 2026; platforms show previous-year data (April–August, 1–4 days a week). Documents: a passport, or a national ID card for EU/EEA citizens; Schengen entry rules apply.
Data behind this answer: ferry fares 2026 (CSV) · 2027 timetable tracker · ferry map and route data
- Direct route: Turgutreis to Pothia, the main port of Kalymnos. We found no direct sailing from Bodrum town.
- Operators named: Dentur and Sky Marine Ferries on Ferryhopper, and Bodrum Ferryboat for summer 2026 on a Turkish ticket portal. None publishes a 2026 timetable we could open.
- Crossing: About 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, depending on the source.
- Fares (as of October 2026): Platform figures range from €17.50 to €40 one way; none comes from an operator’s 2026 fare list.
- Reliable alternative: Bodrum to Kos (daily ferries), then Mastichari to Kalymnos, a crossing of about 30 to 45 minutes with several sailings a day.
- No cars: The direct route is listed as foot passengers only.
| Operators | Dentur Avrasya, Bodrum Ferryboat (2026, per feribotseferleri), İDO (unconfirmed for 2026) |
|---|---|
| Crossing time | 60–75 min |
| Adult fare | €17.5–30 |
| Cars | Not stated |
| Season and frequency | Not confirmed that it ran in 2026; platforms show previous-year data (April–August, 1–4 days a week) |
| Data checked | 11 November 2026 |
| Sources | Ferryhopper – Turgutreis to Kalymnos · Ferryhopper – Ferries from the Greek islands to Turkey in 2026 · Feribot Seferleri – Bodrum Ferryboat expanded Aegean network 2026 |
Fares, times and sailing days vary by operator and date; confirm with the operator before you book.
Next 3 days: wind on the crossing
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All routes: are ferries running today?
Forecast for a point midway across the strait from the MET Norway model; for guidance only. Operators and port authorities decide whether a sailing goes ahead, so check with yours when it is windy. Data: MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
What the sources say about the direct ferry
The sources contradict each other, which usually means either an irregular service or old data loaded into booking systems. Here is what each one showed when we checked in October 2026.
| Source | Operator | Crossing | Season and frequency | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhopper, Turgutreis to Kalymnos | Dentur | 1 h 15 min | April to August, 1 to 4 days a week | Marked as last year’s data |
| Ferryhopper, Kalymnos to Turgutreis | Sky Marine Ferries | About 45 min | Twice a week in high season | Table shows Turgutreis 09:00 and Kalymnos 16:30; text gives Kalymnos 17:15 on Mondays and Thursdays |
| Ferryhopper blog (27 April 2026) | Not named | 1 h 15 min | Mondays and Thursdays | For departures from Kalymnos |
| feribotseferleri.com.tr (updated 9 June 2026) | Bodrum Ferryboat | About 1 h | Summer season | Says current times have not been published |
| Ferryscanner | None | – | – | “No ferries running” |
| NetFerry | None | – | – | Temporarily not on sale |
Bodrum Ferryboat: A Turkish ticket portal reported on 14 May 2026 that Bodrum Ferryboat was opening new summer routes from Turgutreis to Kalymnos, Kos, Leros and Patmos, without times or fares. The booking website it pointed to could not be reached when we tried in October 2026.
Dentur Avrasya: Its website has a service page titled for the Greek islands Kos, Kalymnos and Leros, but no days, times or fares.
İDO and Tilos Travel: İDO’s Aegean Islands destination page lists Samos, Leros and Lesvos, not Kalymnos, and its March 2026 season plan did not include a Kalymnos route. Tilos Travel’s 2025–2026 sailing plan has no Kalymnos route either.
Our Turgutreis ferry port page covers the other routes from the peninsula, and all crossings are on the ferry map.
Fares on the platforms
As of October 2026, one way, adult:
- Ferryhopper route page: from €17.50; the monthly table shows €30 in April and May and €22.50 from June to August (last year’s data).
- Ferryhopper reverse route: €40 in the table, “from €25” in the text.
- Ferryhopper blog (April 2026): from €30.
- feribotseferleri.com.tr (June 2026): €30 with Bodrum Ferryboat, plus about 300 TL port fee per person, which we could not confirm with an operator.
Turkish citizens also pay a 1,250 TL exit fee (since 1 January 2026).
The reliable route: via Kos
For anyone who does not need the Turkish-only express visa, going via Kos avoids the uncertainty.
| Leg | What to expect | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bodrum to Kos Town | Several sailings a day from Bodrum’s Castle Port and Cruise Port; 20 to 45 minutes | Operators and platforms, see our Kos guide |
| Kos Town to Mastichari | KTEL island buses run daily | Kos municipality, ktel-kos.gr |
| Mastichari to Pothia | Several sailings a day, about 30 to 45 minutes | ANEM Ferries, NetFerry, climbkalymnos.com |
Bodrum to Kos: Tilos Travel’s timetable has its Sea Star Kos leaving Bodrum Castle Port four times a day until 24 October 2026 and twice a day from 25 October to 1 November; other operators run too. Details and fares are in our Bodrum to Kos ferry guide.
Mastichari to Kalymnos: ANEM Ferries, based in Mastichari, publishes separate timetables for 1 to 24 October and 25 to 31 October 2026 on its own site, with online booking. NetFerry also lists other operators on the route. Check the current timetable before you set off, as times change through the season.
Can you do it as a day trip from Bodrum? In principle, with an early boat to Kos and a late one back, but you would spend much of the day in transit and depend on three connections. We have not tested the combined timings. An overnight stay on Kalymnos is the realistic plan.
If you are on Kos already and just want a look at Kalymnos, the Kos three islands boat trip stops at Pothia or Vathy for an hour or so.
Going the other way: Kalymnos to Turkey
If you are staying on Kalymnos, for example on a climbing holiday, and want a few days in Bodrum, reverse the Kos route: ferry from Pothia to Mastichari, bus to Kos Town, ferry to Bodrum. The direct Kalymnos to Turgutreis boat is worth checking on the platforms in summer, but do not build a trip around it unless the operator confirms the sailing in writing. For ideas on the Turkish side, see our Bodrum travel guide, where to stay in Bodrum and Turkey day trips from the Greek islands.
Ports and procedure
Turgutreis: feribotseferleri.com.tr gives the departure point as Turgutreis pier (Turgutreis İskelesi). Ferryhopper shows other Turgutreis routes using the D-Marin Turgutreis marina; we could not confirm which one a Kalymnos sailing would use, so go by your ticket. Muttaş bus line 2-34 runs between Bodrum and Turgutreis.
Check-in: feribotseferleri.com.tr advises being at the pier at least an hour before departure. The order is check-in, security, Turkish exit passport control, boarding.
Pothia: The port is in Pothia town. Greeka says taxis wait at the port and municipal buses run from Pothia to Masouri, Myrties, Vathy and Emporios.
Vehicles: Ferryscanner, Ferryhopper and feribotseferleri.com.tr all describe the direct route as foot passengers only. Leave your car or rental car in Turkey.
Time zone: From 25 October 2026 to the end of March, Kalymnos is one hour behind Turkey. Check which time your return is printed in.
Passports and entry rules
Entering Greece: Kalymnos is in the Schengen area. EU and EEA citizens can travel with a passport or national ID card. UK travellers need a passport issued less than 10 years before arrival and valid for at least 3 months after leaving the Schengen area, and can stay up to 90 days in any 180 days without a visa, according to GOV.UK.
EES: Since 10 April 2026, non-EU travellers have their passport details, fingerprints and a facial image recorded on their first Schengen entry. It is free and needs no advance registration. GOV.UK says Greece has indicated it will not take fingerprints and photos from UK travellers; follow staff instructions on the day.
Back to Turkey: British citizens can visit Turkey visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 days, with a passport valid for at least 150 days after arrival (GOV.UK). A single-entry Turkish e-visa is used up when you leave. Other nationalities should check with the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Turkish citizens: Kalymnos is one of the 12 islands in Greece’s 7-day express visa scheme, valid for Kalymnos only, so it cannot be combined with the Kos route. We could not confirm the fee or deadline for this route on an operator’s page. See our Turkish-language visa-on-arrival guide.
What to do on Kalymnos
- Pothia: The Maritime and Folklore Museum on the seafront tells the story of the island’s sponge divers, and a few sponge workshops remain near the port. The Archaeological Museum, opened in 2009, displays the bronze known as the Lady of Kalymnos. We could not find current opening hours or prices on an official source.
- Chorio and its castle: The old capital lies about 3 km from Pothia. Above it is an abandoned fortified village; Greeka says a steep path of 235 steps leads to the entrance.
- West coast and Telendos: Myrties and Masouri are the main beach villages. Small boats cross from Myrties to the islet of Telendos in about 10 minutes.
- Climbing: The island is known for sport climbing; the 2025 guidebook promoted on climbkalymnos.com lists 4,216 routes. Do not head to the crags without experience or a guide.
- Vathy: A long, narrow inlet in the north-east, at the end of a valley of citrus groves.
Organised tours
We found no tours from Bodrum or Turgutreis to Kalymnos. The cruises below leave from Kos harbour, so they only suit you if you are already staying on Kos or crossing there first.
Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise & Optional Transfer
The Poseidon from Kos port with stops at Pserimos, Vathy and Plati, lunch and drinks listed as included; hotel pickup optional.
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Kos Pirate Cruise: 3 Islands, Swimming Stops & Lunch
Wooden pirate boat from Kos harbour with free time on Kalymnos, swims at Pserimos and Plati and lunch; suits families.
Check price & availabilityFor a proper visit, the Mastichari ferry is cheaper and gives you more time on the island.
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FAQ
Is there a ferry from Bodrum to Kalymnos?
Not from Bodrum town, as far as we could find. Platforms list a route from Turgutreis, and we could not confirm that it ran in 2026.
How long is the crossing from Turgutreis?
Sources give about 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes.
What is the easiest way to get to Kalymnos from Bodrum?
Take a ferry from Bodrum to Kos, a bus to Mastichari and the ferry to Pothia. This works for EU, UK and other Schengen-eligible travellers, not for Turkish citizens on the express visa.
Can I take my car?
No. The direct route is listed as foot passengers only. On Bodrum–Kos, according to Ertürk (email, 25 October 2026), only the Turkish Sea Lines agency’s ferry accepts vehicles; see our Bodrum to Kos ferry guide.
Is the neighbouring island of Leros easier to reach?
In season, yes. Tilos Travel sailed daily from Bodrum Cruise Port to Leros from 15 May to 25 October 2026. See our Bodrum to Leros ferry guide.
Timetables, prices and entry rules change; check the official source before you travel.
Sources
- Ferryhopper – Turgutreis to Kalymnos (accessed Oct 2026)
- Ferryhopper – Kalymnos to Turgutreis (accessed Oct 2026)
- Ferryhopper – Ferries from the Greek islands to Turkey in 2026 (27 April 2026) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Ferryhopper – Turgutreis (accessed Oct 2026)
- feribotseferleri.com.tr – Turgutreis–Kalymnos (accessed Oct 2026)
- feribotseferleri.com.tr – Bodrum Ferryboat 2026 network announcement (14 May 2026) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Ferryscanner – Turgutreis to Kalymnos (accessed Oct 2026)
- NetFerry – Turgutreis to Kalymnos (accessed Oct 2026)
- Dentur Avrasya – Greek islands service (accessed Oct 2026)
- İDO Aegean Islands – Destinations (accessed Oct 2026)
- Capital – İDO’s new Aegean season, 10 routes (18 March 2026) (accessed Oct 2026)
- Tilos Travel – Aegean islands sailing plan 2025–2026 (accessed Oct 2026)
- Tilos Travel – Sailing plan, Bodrum–Kos and Bodrum–Leros (accessed Oct 2026)
- ANEM Ferries – Kalymnos–Mastichari (accessed Oct 2026)
- NetFerry – Mastihari (Kos) to Kalymnos (accessed Oct 2026)
- Municipality of Kos – Getting around (accessed Oct 2026)
- KTEL Kos (accessed Oct 2026)
- Muttaş – Line 2-34 Bodrum–Turgutreis (accessed Oct 2026)
- Medyascope – Exit fee raised to 1,250 TL (31 December 2025) (accessed Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK – Greece entry requirements (accessed Oct 2026)
- GOV.UK – Turkey entry requirements (accessed Oct 2026)
- European Commission – Entry/Exit System (accessed Oct 2026)
- Turkish MFA – Visa information for foreigners (accessed Oct 2026)
- To Vima – Express visa scheme for islands extended to 2027 (23 April 2026) (accessed Oct 2026)
- timeanddate.com – Greece clock change 2026 (accessed Oct 2026)
- Greeka – Kalymnos ports (accessed Oct 2026)
- Greeka – Kalymnos buses (accessed Oct 2026)
- Greeka – Chorio castle (accessed Oct 2026)
- Greeka – Telendos (accessed Oct 2026)
- Municipality of Kalymnos – Maritime and Folklore Museum (accessed Oct 2026)
- Municipality of Kalymnos – Archaeological Museum (accessed Oct 2026)
- Climb Kalymnos (accessed Oct 2026)
- Climb Kalymnos – Kalymnos info (accessed Oct 2026)
- Discover Greece – 8 top things to do in Kalymnos (accessed Oct 2026)
- GetYourGuide – Kos Town: Kalymnos & Pserimos Day Cruise (accessed Oct 2026)
- GetYourGuide – Kos Pirate Cruise: 3 Islands (accessed Oct 2026)
- Ertürk Lines, email, 25 October 2026
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