Denmark
Ærøfærgerne Schedules 2026
Ærø's municipal ferries — three routes, stable prices
Vestergade 1A, 5970 Ærøskøbing, Denmark
Photo: The all-electric ferry Ellen — Erik Christensen / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)- 3
- Routes
- 5
- Ports
- 50m
- Avg crossing
- Ærøskøbing, Marstal, Skjoldnæs & E-ferry Ellen
- Vessels
Ærøfærgerne is a ferry operator and based in Vestergade 1A, 5970 Ærøskøbing, Denmark. It operates 3 ferry routes serving 5 ports. Customer contact: +45 62 52 40 00. Across its network, crossings average about 50m.
Live board
Ærøfærgerne departures today
Filtered to sailings that operate on today's date — open a departure for its full timetable.
Timetables
Which routes does Ærøfærgerne operate?
3 routes with live schedules.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svendborg Færgehavn → Ærøskøbing Havn (færge) | 15m | 11 / wk | 1 | Denmark |
| Ærøskøbing Havn (færge) → Svendborg Færgehavn | 1h 15m | 11 / wk | 1 | Denmark |
| Søby Havn (Ærø Kommune) → Fynshav Havn (færge) | 1h | 6 / wk | 1 | Denmark |
Ærøskøbing Havn (færge)1 route
Søby Havn (Ærø Kommune)1 route
Svendborg Færgehavn1 route
Network
Where does Ærøfærgerne sail?
Ærøfærgerne sails to 5 ports.
Experience
Onboard & services
- Three routes: Svendborg–Ærøskøbing, Faaborg–Søby, Fynshav–Søby
- Lift places reservable for disability card holders
- Caravan and camper offers
- Operated by Ærø Kommune, the island municipality
- Prices held stable despite rising oil prices — no fuel surcharge
- Disability card holders can reserve a lift place in advance
- M/F Ærøskøbing in dock 21 September – 11 October 2026
- Operational changes announced from 20 October
About
About Ærøfærgerne
Ærøfærgerne is run by Ærø Kommune — the island's own municipality — rather than by a shipping company, and it operates three separate routes to keep a small Danish island connected in three directions: Svendborg–Ærøskøbing, Faaborg–Søby and Fynshav–Søby.
Prices held against the oil market
While operators across northern Europe added fuel surcharges through 2026, this one publicly announced the opposite: stable ferry prices despite rising oil prices. On a municipally-run lifeline that is a policy decision rather than a commercial one — the island's residents pay the same whatever the bunker market does.
Booking a lift space
A detail worth knowing: holders of disability cards can reserve a lift place in advance, rather than hoping one is free on the day. On small ferries where the lift is a single fixed asset, advance reservation is the difference between travelling and not.
Docking and disruption
Small fleets mean single-vessel outages matter. M/F Ærøskøbing is in dock from 21 September to 11 October 2026 inclusive, and the operator has announced changes to ferry operations from 20 October. It also publishes progress updates on the long-term question of Ærø's future ferry infrastructure — a live public debate on an island whose transport is municipal.
Caravans and campers
A specific offer for caravans and campervans runs from 1 May 2026. On a route where deck length is the scarce resource, that offer tells you when the ferries have room.
Contact
The office is at Vestergade 1A in Ærøskøbing, reachable on +45 62 52 40 00.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where does Ærøfærgerne sail?
Ærøfærgerne operates 3 ferry routes and serves 5 ports in Denmark, including Ærøskøbing Havn (færge), Faaborg Havn (færge), Fynshav Havn (færge), Søby Havn (Ærø Kommune), Svendborg Færgehavn.
How do I contact Ærøfærgerne?
You can reach Ærøfærgerne by phone on +45 62 52 40 00, by email at info@aeroe-ferry.dk, or via their official booking site.
What facilities are available on Ærøfærgerne ferries?
Ærøfærgerne ferries typically offer Three routes: Svendborg–Ærøskøbing, Faaborg–Søby, Fynshav–Søby, Lift places reservable for disability card holders, Caravan and camper offers. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
How early should I arrive for a Ærøfærgerne ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Ærøfærgerne departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Ærøfærgerne.
How do I find Ærøfærgerne ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every Ærøfærgerne route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Ærøfærgerne before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 16, 2026.
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