{"id":19192,"date":"2026-05-19T11:43:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T08:43:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/?page_id=19192"},"modified":"2026-05-29T15:46:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T12:46:11","slug":"routes-kythira","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/en\/routes-kythira\/","title":{"rendered":"Routes to Kythira 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"page-container\">\n<div class=\"infobox1 bg-1\">\n<h1>Itineraries to Kythira<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- BANNERS ---->\n<div class=\"masonry-wrapper\">\n\n<div class=\"tall img-overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dromologia-aeroplanon-kythira.jpg\" alt=\"Flight schedules for Kythera\" title=\"\">\n<div class=\"box\">\n<h3>BY AIR<\/h3>\n<p>Itineraries of AEGEAN AIR, and SKY EXPRESS to Kythira \u27bc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"masonry_link\" aria-label=\"Airplane itineraries \u03c4\u03bf Kythira\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/en\/routes-kythira\/airplane-itineraries-kythira\/\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wide img-overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dromologia-ploion-kythira.jpg\" alt=\"Ferry timetables for Kythera\" title=\"\">\n<div class=\"box\">\n<h3>BY SHIP<\/h3>\n<p>Itineraries and Tickets for the ship AQUA JEWEL from Piraeus, and PORPHYROUSSA from Neapoli \u27bc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"masonry_link\" aria-label=\"Ferry itineraries to Kythira\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/en\/routes-kythira\/ferry-itineraries-kythira\/\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"smole img-overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/odikos-kythira.jpg\" alt=\"By road to Kythira\" title=\"\">\n<div class=\"box\">\n<h3>ROADLY<\/h3>\n<p>Travel with your car to Gythio, Neapoli, and Kissamos \u27bc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"masonry_link\" aria-label=\"By road to Kythira\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/en\/routes-kythira\/roadly-to-kythira\/\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"smole img-overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/dromologeia-leoforeion-kythira.jpg\" alt=\"KTEL routes to Kythira\" title=\"\">\n<div class=\"box\">\n<h3>BUS<\/h3>\n<p>Routes from Athens to Kythira with KTEL Lakonia \u27bc<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"masonry_link\" aria-label=\"Buses to Kythira\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/en\/routes-kythira\/buses-to-kythira\/\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"infobox1 bg-5 mgt30\">\n<h2>4 access options to Kythira &#8211; 2026<\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-columns2\">\n<p>Plan your trip to the island of Aphrodite with the most authoritative local guide. The updates of the routes are made in real time in collaboration with local agencies, for all changes and available connections:<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Ferry (Ship):<\/strong> Kythira is connected to the port of Piraeus, Gythio in Laconia and Kasteli (Kissamos) in Crete with the Aqua Jewel ferry. In addition, there are daily ferry routes with the Porfyrousa from the port of Neapolis Laconia (the shortest trip to the island).<\/p>\n<p><strong>By road Car:<\/strong> Driving to the island via Peloponnese with access from the ports of Neapolis and Gytheio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>By KTEL Bus:<\/strong> Access via the Peloponnese with the buses of Laconias KTEL with daily departures from Athens (Kifissos Station).<\/p>\n<p><strong>By Air (Flights):<\/strong> Daily flights of Aegean Airlines (Olympic Air), and Sky Express from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"par-column-1 bg-10\">\n<h3>At a glance &#8211; Status of Itineraries 2026:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ship:<\/strong> 1:15&#8242; hours from Neapoli, 2:30&#8242; hours from Gythio, and ~7&#8242; hours from Piraeus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plane:<\/strong> Athens (E. Venizelos) 45&#8242; minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Road:<\/strong> Bus (KTEL Laconia) ~4:30&#8242; hours from Athens to Neapoli, and ~3:20&#8242; hours from Athens to Gythio.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Local Tip:<\/strong> If you are traveling from Athens, the route via Neapoli is the shortest sea route at just 1:15&#8242;, while the flight from El. Venizelos takes 45 minutes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/en\/routes-kythira\/guide-for-your-trip-to-kythira\/\"> Guide for your trip to Kythira<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"par-column-1 bg-3 text-b1\">\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What is the closest port to Kythira?<\/strong> Neapoli, Laconia is the closest port to Kythira.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the shortest road route to Kythira?<\/strong> The shortest road route to Kythira is via Gythio, Laconia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is there a daily connection to Piraeus?<\/strong> There are 2 routes per week to Piraeus, and 3 times per week during the summer season.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Are there local buses in Kythira?<\/strong> No, there are no <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/en\/transportation-kythira\/local-transport-in-kythira\/\">local buses transportation<\/a> with pick-up from the port and airport.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How can I book online tickets to Kythira?<\/strong> We recommend the local agency <a href=\"https:\/\/drakakistours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drakakis tours<\/a> for online ticket booking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- FAQ Page Schema -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/en\/routes-kythira\/\",\n\"name\": \"Frequently Asked Questions about Kythera Ferries\",\n\"mainEntity\": [\n{\n\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\"name\": \"What is the nearest port to Kythera?\"\",\n\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\"text\": \"Neapoli Laconias is the nearest port to Kythera.\"\n}\n},\n{\n\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\"name\": \"What is the shortest road route to Kythira?\",\n\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\"text\": \"The shortest road route to Kythira is via Gythio, Laconia.\"\n}\n},\n{\n\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\"name\": \"Is there a daily connection with Piraeus?\",\n\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\"text\": \"No daily. 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