Find out how to reach Kythira
Kythira lies at the southernmost tip of the Peloponnese, beyond the island of Elafonisos and Cape Maleas, and northwest of Crete. The island is easily accessible by regular flights and ferry connections.
Please note that neither the airport nor the port offer public transport services, so it is highly recommended to pre-book a rental car, minibus, or taxi to reach your accommodation or destination.
If you wish to rent a car during your stay in Kythira, you can choose from the wide selection of vehicles available from Drakakis Rent a Car.
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.
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
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
The port of Kythira is at Diakofti, on the island’s eastern side. Ferries connect Kythira with Piraeus, Gythio, Neapolis, Antikythira, and Kissamos (Crete) via the Aqua Jewel and Porfyrousa.
Note: There is no public transport from the port—pre-book a rental car, taxi, or transfer.
Kythira Airport
+30 2736033297
+30 2736038039
0242174 LGKC GR
kakctl@otenet.gr
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
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
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
Rozakis Agency – Gythio
5 Vas. Pavlou Street Gythio 23200
+30 27330 22207
rosakigy@otenet.gr
Seajets central office, Pireaus
Astiggos 2 & Akti Tzelepi Pireas 185 31
+30 2104121480 / +30 210422721
reservations.dpt@seajets.gr
www.seajets.gr
