The distance between Kythira and Astypalaia is around 483km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Kythira to Astypalaia 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 Astypalaia → Kythira if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kythira (KIT) to Astypalaia (JTY).
Sky Express
Take a ferry to Athens then Tinos and then to Astypalea.
Multiple ferry operators
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There are several options for getting from Kythira to Astypalaia by ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Kythira and Astypalaia is around 483km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)
It takes around 16h 10m to get from Kythira and Astypalaia by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Kythira to Astypalaia is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Kythira and Astypalaia is to take a ferry which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kythira and Astypalaia. We recommend that you fly from Kythira (KIT) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kythira and Astypalaia. We recommend that you fly from Kythira (KIT) to Astypalaia (JTY). instead which will take 2h 20m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Kythira and Astypalaia. The ferry typically takes around 16h 10m and departs once a week.
Kythera Island Buses, Hellenic Seaways, Blue Star Ferries and Seajets run the ferry services between Kythira and Astypalaia. Ferries run once a week and take around 16h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Kythira and Astypalaia. Flights depart from Kythira (KIT) and arrive at Astypalaia (JTY) - via Athens (ATH). The flight takes around 1h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Kythira to Astypalaia. There is however a flight that goes via Athens (ATH). This services will take at least 2h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kythira to Astypalaia typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Kythira (KIT) and and arrive into Astypalaia (JTY).
The closest major airport to Astypalaia is Astypalaia Airport (JTY) (JTY) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Astypalaia. Kalymnos Island National Airport (JKL) (JKL) and Kos Island International Airport (KGS) (KGS) 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 Kythira to Astypalaia. We recommend that you take a ferry to Athens then Tinos and then to Astypalea. instead which will take 16h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kythira to Astypalaia is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 16h 10m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 20m | €190($190) | on demand | 483km (300 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 10m | €180($180) | once a week | 626km (389 miles) |
Ferry via Piraeus | 17h 40m | €160($160) | twice a week | 533km (331 miles) |
Kythera Island Buses
Hellenic Seaways
Sky Express
The following major airports near Astypalaia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Greece and internationally.