Book your ferry tickets
To & from Kythira island | Travel from Piraeus, Gythion and Crete
Getting to Kythira
Find out how to reach Kythira
Kythira lies at the southernmost tip of the Peloponnese, past the island of Elafonisos and Cape Maleas, and north-west of the island of Crete. The island is easily accessible by daily aeroplane and ferry services.
With drakakis you can ensure your movement from the airport or the port of Kythera to any part of the island you wish.
If you need to rent a car during your stay in Kythira, you can choose from the rental car fleet of drakakis.
Full information on how to reach Kythira is detailed below:
Kythira Airport
The airport is located in the centre of Kythira, near the village of Frilingianika and on the way to the port of Diakofti.
It is important to know that Kythira airport does not offer public transport services, so it is advisable to have pre-booked a rental car, minibus or taxi that will take you to your destination.
drakakis tours offers a private transfer service from the airport starting from only 30€
Distances from Kythira Airport:
• Chora (or Kythira): 21 kilometres, approximately 35 minutes
• Port (Diakofti): 13 kilometres, approximately 15 minutes
• Livadi: 17 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes
• Potamos: 10 kilometres, approximately 25 minutes
• Aghia Pelagia: 17 kilometres, approximately 30 minutes
• Kapsali: 24 kilometres, approximately 45 minutes
From Athens
From Thessaloniki
Useful Contact Details
KTEL LAKONIAS
Kythira Port (Diakofti)
From the Peloponnese – Port of Neapolis, Lakonia
Ticket Reservations
From the Peloponnese – Port of Gythio, Lakonia
From Athens – Port of Piraeus
Port of Piraeus – Gate E9
Ticket Reservations
From Crete – Port of Kissamos
Port of Kissamos, Crete