How to travel from Astypalaia to Icaria, Greece

The distance between Astypalaia and Icaria is around 175km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Astypalaia to Icaria by ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out IcariaAstypalaia if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Astypalaia (JTY) to Ikaria Island (JIK).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Sky Express

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Kalymnos and then to Ágios Kírykos.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Astypalaia and Icaria

There are several options for getting from Astypalaia to Icaria by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Astypalaia and Icaria is around 175km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 115km (71 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Astypalaia and Icaria by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Astypalaia to Icaria is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Astypalaia and Icaria is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Astypalaia and Icaria. We recommend that you fly from Astypalaia (JTY) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Astypalaia and Icaria. We recommend that you fly from Astypalaia (JTY) to Ikaria Island (JIK). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Astypalaia and Icaria. The ferry typically takes around 4h 60m and departs once a week.

Blue Star Ferries, Dodekanisos Seaways and A.N.E. Kalymnoy run the ferry services between Astypalaia and Icaria. Ferries run once a week and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Astypalaia and Icaria. Flights depart from Astypalaia (JTY) and arrive at Ikaria Island (JIK) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Astypalaia to Icaria. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Astypalaia to Icaria typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Astypalaia (JTY) and and arrive into Ikaria Island (JIK).

The closest major airport to Icaria is Ikaria Airport (JIK) (JIK) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Icaria. Leros Airport (LRS) (LRS) and Samos International Airport (SMI) (SMI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Astypalaia to Icaria. We recommend that you take a ferry to Kalymnos and then to Ágios Kírykos. instead which will take 4h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Astypalaia to Icaria is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Astypalaia to Icaria

Compare travel optionsbetween Astypalaia and Icaria

Transport options from Astypalaia to Icaria
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
€170($170)
once daily496km (308 miles)
Plane and Ferry2h 45m
€210($210)
twice a week175km (109 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
4h 60m
€105($105)
once a week186km (115 miles)
Ferry via Kalymnos6hrs
€54($54)
twice a week188km (117 miles)

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Airports near Icaria

The following major airports near Icaria offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.

JIK
Ikaria Airport (JIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Icaria
LRS
Leros Airport (LRS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Icaria
SMI
Samos International Airport (SMI)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Icaria