Travel to Tilos
Kosmos Gift Shop and Internet Services
Tel: 00 30 22460 44074 ~ pnut@otenet.gr
www.tilos-kosmos.com

Whether a 'new browser' or addicted 'old hand' Kosmos welcomes you back for the 2008 season. As is usually the case at this time of year ferry information is hard to come by - even the Kosmos captives have problems accessing schedules and elusive timetables. However,
we shall try to give all prospective visitors help and information throughout the year, we are always happy to assist and really would like you to visit our beautiful island -
it's worth the effort!
 

The ferry schedules below were last updated 19/11/08 'Kosmos' will endeavour to offer up-to-date timings of all ferries visiting Tilos - Tel: (0030) 22460 44074 - 22460 44164 or email: pnut@otenet.gr

TIPS ON TRAVELLING
TO TILOS

Situated within the Dodecanese chain of islands, 65 kilometres north-west of Rhodes, Tilos is visited by several ferries on a regular basis in the main summer season, however, the vagaries of the Greek ferry schedules and the strength of the prevailing winds sometimes play havoc with the best of planning.

In 2006, Tilos was reasonably well-served with ferry connections as boats from Rhodes and Athens (via Kalymnos and Kos) called at the island. Currently there is one 'big' ferry, the 'Diagoras ' (Blue Star Lines), operating on the Piraeus/Rhodes route which departs Piraeus, Athens, arriving at Tilos the following morning.

In 2006 a new ferry service came into service linking Tilos to Rhodes and Kos. The 'Proteus', a medium-sized car ferry, operates from the main harbour in Rhodes and travels to Tilos via Symi and onwards to Kos. Although not the fastest mode of transport, the ship has proved to be reliable with a capacity of around 60 vehicles and 500 passengers. Tickets may be purchased at a kiosk on the main harbour and at ferry offices in Rhodes town.

The introduction of the 'island boat' - the Sea Star - which came into service in the summer of 2000, gave a much-needed regular and fast connection with Rhodes.

There are ferry connections to Symi, Rhodes, Halki, Nisyros, Kos, Kalymnos and onward connections to the northern Greek islands and Piraeus.

Tilos is easily accessed from two main airports, those of Rhodes to the south and Kos to the north. A large number of visitors use these hub airports for their onward journey to Tilos. Rhodes and Kos are well-served by Charter airlines with direct flights from the UK and other European countries, as well as scheduled services from Athens and abroad.

Domestic connections from Athens to Rhodes and Kos are available with Olympic Airways (www.olympicairlines.com) and Aegean Airlines (www.aegeanair.com). Between the two companies there are several options of daily flights, starting around 6.30am (check relevant websites for current details), to Kos and Rhodes.
New for 2008: Aegean Airlines now fly from Athens to London Stansted with connecting flights to Rhodes.

As more people are being tempted to travel to Tilos independently, flights may be viewed and in many cases, purchased on-line.
Some of the many flight-only websites are: www.flythomascook.co.uk, www.thomsonfly.com, www.cheapflights.co.uk  and www.lowfareflights.co.uk
which give good selections of flights to Greece.
There is, of course, EasyJet which flies from Gatwick and Luton airports into Athens.
New for Summer, 2008: EasyJet now flies from Gatwick
direct to Rhodes www.EasyJet.com. 

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For those visitors wishing to travel to Tilos by ferry, there is an express bus (E96) from Athens airport to Piraeus. This is a 24-hour service, the journey takes from 45 minutes up to two hours, depending on time of day and traffic density. The cost of a single ticket is approximately 4.00(euro), tickets can be bought from a kiosk at the airport or from the driver. 

Alternatively, travellers can now use the new Metro system which runs from the Airport through to Piraeus.
Take the Metro train, Line Three (there are two different lines - Metro and Suburban), from the airport and change trains to Line One at Monistiraki for Piraeus. The journey takes around 70 minutes at a cost of 5euro per person.

* Currently  (August, 2008) the cost of a taxi ride from Rhodes Airport to Rhodes Harbour is €20.00 *

For assistance in reaching Tilos, do not hesitate to contact Kosmos at pnut@otenet.gr or telephone either 22460 44074 or 22460 44164 for accommodation at Kosmos Studios.
 

General Information

USEFUL TIPS TO EASE YOUR
JOURNEY TO TILOS

On arrival at either Kos or Rhodes, the traveller would be well advised to check the ferry times as even in the summer months, the connections with Tilos can be erratic. 

A top tip to remember is: Always ask at more than one ferry office as the staff in each office may only offer advice on their particular ferry routes. There may well be other ferry companies feeding the different islands - if in doubt, always ask around.

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Connections to Symi

From 11/06/08 there will be two direct connections
each week Tilos-Symi and Symi-Tilos with the Proteus.
For those wishing to obtain more information on Symi, visit the excellent website: www.Symivisitor.com.

Visiting Tilos in 2009? 
Why not consider our new, spacious, quietly-situated Studios in the centre of Livadia Bay?

For more information visit our Accommodation Page, email us at pnut@otenet.gr. 
Speak to Helen or Paul direct on 0030 22460 44164 or 0030 22460 44074 (tel and fax)