How to get to Kythira?
Access to Kythira. Kythira, an island full of authentic beauty and a peaceful atmosphere, is accessible by ferry, air, and road, making it the ideal destination for every traveler.
Ferry Connection. The island is served by ferries from various ports in mainland Greece, such as Piraeus, Neapoli and Gythio, as well as connections from Crete and Antikythera.
Air Connection. Kythira has an airport with regular flights from Athens throughout the year, while during the tourist season additional seasonal flights may operate.
Road Connection. The island is not directly connected to the mainland road network, however, access by car or bus is easy to the ports of the Peloponnese, such as Neapolis and Gythio, from where there are ferry routes to Kythira.
Coastal Routes
PIRAEUS KYTHIRA – AQUA JEWEL
The AQUA JEWEL ferry operates from the port of Piraeus to Kythira, approximately 2 times a week, all year round. The trip takes approximately 6.5 to 7 hours. It has connections from Gytheio in Laconia, Antikythera and Kastelli in Crete. See detailed AQUA JEWEL ship itineraries.
NAPOLIS KYTHIRA – PORPHYROUSA
The ferry PORPHYROSSA operates daily routes from the port of Neapolis Laconia to Kythira. The shortest route by ferry – just 1 hour and 15 minutes. See details itineraries of the ship PORPHYROUSA.
Air routes
By road to Kythira
The island is not directly connected to the mainland road network, however, access by car or bus is easy to the ports of the Peloponnese, such as Neapoli and Gythio, from where ferry services to Kythira operate.
Buses from Athens – Sparta to Kythira.
Regular services are operated by KTEL Lakonias to Neapoli and Gythio.
See all the updated and detailed itineraries for Kythira with the possibility of online ticket issuance.