Getting to Kythira

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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.

With drakakis you can ensure your movement from the airport or the port of Kythera to any part of the island you wish.

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If you need to rent a car during your stay in Kythira, you can choose from the rental car fleet of drakakis.

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Full information on how to reach Kythira is detailed below:

Plane

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.

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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

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/en

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/en

For more information please click on the below link: www.athenstransport.com/airport

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

Bus

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.

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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

Ferry

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

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.

From the Peloponnese – Port of Gythio, Lakonia

From Athens – Port of Piraeus

Port of Piraeus – Gate E9

From Crete – Port of Kissamos

Port of Kissamos, Crete

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To & from Kythira island | Travel from Piraeus, Gythion and Crete

Plane

Kythira Airport

From Athens

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Bus

KTEL LAKONIAS

Ferry

Kythira Port (Diakofti)

From the Peloponnese – Port of Neapolis, Lakonia

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From the Peloponnese – Port of Gythio, Lakonia

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