Getting to Kythira
Find out how to reach Kythira
Kythira lies at the southernmost tip of the Peloponnese, past the island of Elafonisos and Cape Maleas, and north-west of the island of Crete. The island is easily accessible by daily aeroplane and ferry services.
It is important to know that neither the airport or port offer public transport services, so it is advisable to have pre-booked a rental car, minibus or taxi that will take you to your destination.
Full information on how to reach Kythira is detailed below:
Kythira Airport
Kythira Airport
The airport is located in the centre of Kythira, near the village of Frilingianika and on the way to the port of Diakofti.
It is important to know that Kythira airport does not offer public transport services, so it is advisable to have pre-booked a rental car, minibus or taxi that will take you to your destination.
drakakis tours offers a private transfer service from the airport starting from only €30
Distances from Kythira Airport:
- Chora (or Kythira): 21 kilometres, approximately 35 minutes
- Port (Diakofti): 13 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes
- Livadi: 17 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes
- Potamos: 10 kilometres, approximately 25 minutes
- Aghia Pelagia: 17 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes
- Kapsali: 24 kilometres, approximately 45 minutes
From Athens
The quickest way to get to Kythira is by plane from Athens.
Olympic Air (a subsiduary of Aegean Arilnes) operates a regular service, flight number A37054, which takes around 45 minutes. In peak season, the flight operates daily, however this drops to twice weekly during winter.
Further information and bookings: www.olympicair.com
Sky Express also operate a service from Athens, flight number GQ 021, which runs 5 times a week during summer, and twice a week in the off season. The flight takes around 50 minutes.
Further information and bookings: www.skyexpress.gr
From Thessaloniki
From March 2023 we expect:
3 flights / week from Kalamata & Thessaloniki for March, April, October, November, December
5 flights / week from Kalamata & Thessaloniki for May and September
6 flights / week from Kalamata & Thessaloniki for June, July, August
Exact time schedule will be announced soon
For further information you can check their website:
Useful Contact Details
Seajets (Aqua Jewel) Central Agency:
drakakis tours
+30 2736031160
info@drakakistours.com
Triton Ferries (Porfyrousa) Central Agency:
Kithira Travel
+30 27360 31390
info@kithiratravel.gr
Kythira Airport
+30 2736033297
+30 2736038039
0242174 LGKC GR
kakctl@otenet.gr
Olympic Handling
+30 27360-33292
Kit.stco@olympic-handling.aero
Olympic Air
+30 2736033292
+30 2736033688
Lost & Found, +30 2736033292
www.olympicair.com, www.aegeanair.com
Sky Express
+30 2810223800
+30 2810228360
www.skyexpress.gr
check-in@skyexpress.gr
Ellinair
801 100 81 82 / +30 2311 224 700
www.ellinair.com
customer.service@ellinair.com
KTEL LAKONIAS
You can board one of the KTEL buses that operate daily from Athens and disembark at either the port of Gythio or the port of Neapolis on the Peleponnese. The buses start from the Kifissos Bus Station and cost about €28 for Gythio and €38.50 for Neapolis. Once you disembark, you can take the ferry either from Gythio or from Neapolis.
You can book online here
Important: Please be aware that the schedules of the KTEL buses do not always connect with the schedules of the ferries. We suggest that you contact the relevant local agency to find out the ferry's exact departure time and to ensure you take the correct bus to arrive in time for the ferry's departure.
KTEL LAKONIAS
Athens: +30 2105124910
Gythio: +30 2733022228
Neapolis: +30 2734023222
Kythira Port (Diakofti)
The port of Kythira is located at Diakofti on the Eastern side of the island. It has been operational since 1996 and was built on the "Makrykythira" islet. Ferry service to Kythira operate via Piraeus, Gythio Lakonia, Antikythira, and Kissamos on the ferry “Aqua Jewel" or via Neapolis, on the ferry "Porfyrousa".
It is important to know that Kythira Port does not offer public transport services, so it is advisable to have pre-booked a rental car, minibus or taxi that will take you to your destination.
Distances from Kythira Port:
- Chora (or Kythira): 32 kilometres, approximately 45 minutes
- Airport: 13 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes
- Livadi: 28 kilometres, approximately 40 minutes
- Potamos: 21 kilometres, approximately 35 minutes
- Aghia Pelagia: 28 kilometres, approximately 40 minutes
- Kapsali: 35 kilometres, approximately 55 minutes
From the Peloponnese - Port of Neapolis, Lakonia
You can visit Kythira via the port of Neapolis with the ferry "Porfyrousa". The ferry operates a daily service to Kythira that takes 1 hour and 15 minutes and costs approximately €12.50 per person and €46 for a normal-sized car.
You can arrive at the port of Neapolis from Athens, either by car or by the Interstate Bus Service (KTEL), by crossing the Peloponnese and following the Korinthos - Tripolis - Sparta - Neapolis route (325km). Driving time is approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Ticket Reservations
Exantas Shipping Agency
Voion Ave. & Aghias Triadas P.O 23053 Neapolis (50m after the ship’s deck)
+30 27340 22644, +30 2734023480, +30 6987097954
neapolitickets@gmail.com
Kythira Travel (Chora & Potamos)
+30 2736031390 / +30 2736031848
info@kithiratravel.gr
KTEL LAKONIAS
+30 2105124910 - Athens
+30 2734023222 - Neapoli
From the Peloponnese - Port of Gythio, Lakonia
You can visit Kythira via the port of Gythio with the ferry “Aqua Jewel”. The ferry operates twice a week to Kythira, it takes 2h 15min and costs approximately €9 per person and €31 for a normal-sized car.
You can arrive at the port of Gythio from Athens, either by car or by the Interstate Bus Service (KTEL), by crossing the Peloponnese and following the Korinth – Tripolis – Sparta – Gythio route (256km). Driving time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Ticket Reservations
Rozakis Agency - Gythio
5 Vas. Pavlou Street Gythio 23200
+30 27330 22207
rosakigy@otenet.gr
Drakakis tours (Livadi & Port of Diakofti)
+30 2736031160 / +30 273603176
info@drakakistours.com
www.drakakistours.com
KTEL LAKONIAS
+30 2105124910 - Athens
+30 2733022228 - Gythio
From Athens - Port of Piraeus
You can visit Kythira via the port of Piraeus, Athens with the ferry “Aqua Jewel" The ferry operates a twice weekly service to Kythira that takes 7 hours and costs approximately €22 per person, and €81 for a normal-sized car. The ferry departs from Gate E9 and the port of Piraeus is well serviced by buses, trains and taxis.
Port of Piraeus – Gate E9
Ticket Reservations
Seajets central office, Pireaus
Astiggos 2 & Akti Tzelepi Pireas 185 31
+30 2104121480 / +30 210422721
reservations.dpt@seajets.gr
www.seajets.gr
Drakakis tours (Livadi & Port of Diakofti)
+30 2736031160 / +30 273603176
info@drakakistours.com
www.drakakistours.com
From Crete - Port of Kissamos
You can visit Kythira via the port of Kissamos, Crete with the ferry “Aqua Jewel". The ferry operates a weekly service to Kythira that takes 4 hours and costs approximately €13,5 per person and €57 for a normal-sized car.
You can arrive at the port of Kissamos, which is located 43 km from Chania, either by car or by KTEL. Driving time is approximately 45 minutes.
Port of Kissamos, Crete
Ticket Reservations
Gelasakis Tours
1866 Square 14 73100 Chania
+30 28210 75344
customerservice@letsferry.gr
www.letsferry.gr
Drakakis tours (Livadi & Port of Diakofti)
+30 2736031160 / +30 273603176
info@drakakistours.com
www.drakakistours.com