The distance between Athens and Kythira is around 229km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Athens to Kythira 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 Kythira → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Kythira (KIT).
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There are several options for getting from Athens to Kythira by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Athens and Kythira is around 229km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 202km (126 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Athens and Kythira by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Kythira is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Kythira is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Kythira. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Kythira (KIT). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Kythira. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Kythira (KIT). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Athens and Kythira. The ferry typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice a week.
Kythera Island Buses and Seajets run the ferry services between Athens and Kythira. Ferries run twice a week and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Athens and Kythira. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Kythira (KIT). The flight takes around 50min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Athens and Kythira with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.
Sky Express and Olympic Air fly between Athens and Kythira. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Kythira (KIT). These flights usually take around 50min.
The flight from Athens to Kythira typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and and arrive into Kythira (KIT).
The closest major airport to Kythira is Kithira Airport (KIT) (KIT) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Kythira. Kalamata International Airport (KLX) (KLX) and Chania International Airport (CHQ) (CHQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Athens to Kythira. We recommend that you take a ferry to Diakófti. instead which will take 8h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Kythira is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 45m | €120($120) | every 30 mins | 244km (152 miles) |
Ferry to Kýthira + 1 similar | 7h 15m | €95($95) | twice a week | 229km (142 miles) |
Ferry | 8h 50m | €62($62) | twice a week | 229km (143 miles) |
Kythera Island Buses
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The following major airports near Kythira offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.