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Whether a 'new browser' or addicted 'old hand' Kosmos welcomes you back for the 2010 season. As is usually the case 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 08/05/2012
'Kosmos' will endeavour to offer up-to-date timings of all ferries visiting Tilos -
Tel: (0030) 22460 44164 or email:
pnut@otenet.gr


 RHODES-TILOS 
 and
TILOS-RHODES 'Sea Star'
SUMMER 2012

'Sea Star'                               Rhodes - Tilos

MONDAY 0900 1030
TUESDAY   1830 2000
WEDNESDAY 1830 2000
THURSDAY

0900

1030
FRIDAY 1830 2000
SATURDAY ---- ----
SUNDAY 1730 1900


Tickets for the Sea Star can be purchased on
Mandraki Harbour alongside the ferry. 
There is no need to pre-book tickets as there is usually ample seating for all passengers.
 

'Sea Star'                         Tilos - Rhodes
MONDAY 1600 1730
TUESDAY ---- ----
WEDNESDAY 0730 0900
THURSDAY 1600 1730
FRIDAY ---- ----
SATURDAY ---- ----
SUNDAY 0730 0900
SUNDAY 1930 2100

 

ALTERNATIVE SEA CONNECTIONS
 TO TILOS & RHODES

(Accurate at
May 8th, 2012)

(The Diagoras, pictured left)

 RHODES - TILOS                               (May, 2012)

      Depart Arrive
 

SHIP

  Rhodes Tilos

Monday

Diagoras

FB 1600 1830

Tuesday

Dodecanese Express

C

0900 1110
Wednesday       ---- ----
Thursday

Dodecanese Express

C

0900 1110

Friday

Diagoras

FB 1900 2130
Saturday     ---- ----
Sunday

 

  ---- ----

C: Catamaran              FB: Ferry Boat

  TILOS - RHODES                              (May, 2012)
      Depart Arrive
  SHIP   Tilos Rhodes
Monday        
Tuesday Dodecanese Express C 1510 1725
Wednesday

 

  ---- ----
Thursday  Dodecanese Express C 1510 1725

Friday

Diagoras FB 0540 0810
Saturday     ---- ----
Sunday Diagoras FB 1050 1315


PLEASE NOTE: The Dodecanese Express/Dodecanese Pride
 
sail via Halki to Tilos.
 


The 'Diagoras' (Blue Star Lines) departs from the Main Harbour in Rhodes.

The departure point for the above ferry has changed (still in the Main harbour). Allow plenty of time from the centre of Rhodes to reach the boat. It is recommended you take a taxi to the ferry - it is too far to walk, especially with luggage!

The Dodecanese Pride/Express leave from
Kolona Harbour (commercial harbour).
 

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 2011 Tilos was 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.

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.
This ferry is providing a direct link with Symi at the moment on its Wednesday Tilos-Rhodes-Tilos journey.

There are ferry connections to 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.
Bear in mind when booking flights that there are more ferry options from Rhodes to Tilos than from Kos.


Domestic connections from Athens to Rhodes and Kos are available with Olympic Airways (www.olympicair.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.
2010:
Aegean Airlines now fly from Athens to London Heathrow 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.com, www.flights.thomson.co.uk, www.cheapflights.co.uk  and www.lowfareflights.co.uk
www.Jet2.com
which give good selections of flights to Greece.
There is, of course,
EasyJet which flies from Gatwick and Luton airports into Athens.
2010: EasyJet now flies from Gatwick and Liverpool direct to Rhodes
www.EasyJet.com
2011: Ryanair now flies from London Stansted and Liverpool direct to Rhodes www.ryanair.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 6.00(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 80 minutes at a cost of 8euro per person.

* Currently  (May, 2012) the cost of a taxi ride from Rhodes Airport to Rhodes Harbour is
€22.00 *

 

PIRAEUS (Athens) - TILOS

 

KOS - TILOS

 

Dep. Arrive  

 

Dep.

Arrive
 Thursday

Diagoras

FB 1500* 0540    Monday    

----

----

 Saturday

Diagoras

FB

1900*

1050

   

 

     

NISYROS - TILOS

   Tuesday Dodecanese Express

C

1315 1510
     

Dep.

Arrive

     

 

   
 Monday     ---- ----    Wednesday     ---- ----
 Tuesday

Dodecanese Express

C

1415 1510            
 Wednesday

 

  ---- ----    Thursday

Dodecanese Express

C

1315 1510
 Thursday

Dodecanese Express

C

1415 1510    Friday

Diagoras

FB 0220 0540
 Friday

Diagoras

FB 0410 0540            
 Saturday     ---- ----    Saturday     ---- ----
 Sunday 

Diagoras

FB

0920

1050

   Sunday Diagoras FB 0740 1050

 * Arrives Tilos following day       Note: Arrival times above are for Tilos        FB: Ferry Boat     C: Catamaran

PLEASE NOTE: THE ABOVE TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE.
The ferries serving Tilos are invariably late due to the long distances covered and possible inclement 
weather conditions. 

 


General Information

Tickets for all ferries can be bought at many of the travel shops and ticket agencies in the centre of Rhodes town.

Travellers using the 'Diagoras' may purchase tickets from kiosks on the harbour alongside the ferries (usually open one hour before departure).
There is also a ticket kiosk on Colona Harbour for those using the 'Dodecanese Express'.

Contact numbers for HOTELS on Rhodes:
Lydia: (0030) 22410 22871
Savoy: (0030) 22410 20721
Hermes: (0030) 22410 27677 
Agla: (0030) 22410 22061
 
Some useful links to help you travel around the Dodecanese islands:

gtp.gr    Diagoras  Dodek   


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

Currently (08/05/12) there are no direct connections
with Symi.

For those wishing to obtain more information on Symi, visit the excellent website:
www.Symivisitor.com.
 

Visiting Tilos in 2012? 
Why not consider our new, spacious, quietly-situated Studios in the centre of Livadia Bay?

For more information visit our Info & Rates page or email us at pnut@otenet.gr
Speak to Helen or Paul direct on 0030 22460 44164

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