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Dubai to Symi: fly + ferry
Symi has no airport. Fly from Dubai to Rhodes (RHO), connecting in Tel Aviv Yafo, then it's 13 km to Rhodes Kolona Port and a 50m – 1h 30m fast ferry (Dodekanisos Seaways).
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How to get from Dubai to Symi
Symi has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry. 2 ways, fastest first.
1Via Rhodes (RHO)
- Fly Dubai → Rhodes1 stop via Tel Aviv YafoFlights
- Transfer to Rhodes Kolona Port13 km · about 0h 40m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Rhodes → Symi50m – 1h 30m · fast boats · Dodekanisos SeawaysDaily sailings, more in summerFerry tickets
2Via Dalaman (DLM)
- Fly Dubai → Dalaman1 stop via IstanbulFlights
- Transfer to Rhodes Kolona Port58 km · about 1h 47m by taxi or transfer
- ⛴Ferry Rhodes → Symi50m – 1h 30m · fast boats · Dodekanisos SeawaysDaily sailings, more in summerFerry tickets
Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset (checked 2026-09-24). Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,894 km1,797 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 07mflight + transfer + ferry
- Time difference
- -2hSymi vs Dubai
- Currency in Symi
- EUR
- Airports
- DXB, DWC → RHO, DLM + ferry
Flights from Dubai to Symi: questions answered
How do you get from Dubai to Symi?
Symi has no airport. Fly from Dubai to Rhodes (RHO), connecting in Tel Aviv Yafo, then it's 13 km to Rhodes Kolona Port and a 50m – 1h 30m fast ferry (Dodekanisos Seaways).
Is there an airport on Symi?
No. The nearest airports are Rhodes (RHO) and Dalaman (DLM), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Symi?
Rhodes to Symi takes 50m – 1h 30m, daily sailings, more in summer. Operators: Dodekanisos Seaways.
How far is Rhodes airport from the ferry?
About 13 km to Rhodes Kolona Port, roughly 0h 40m by taxi or transfer.
