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Kythera (Kithira)

Kythira, also transliterated as Cythera, Kythera and Kithira, is an island in Greece lying opposite the south-eastern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is traditionally listed as one of the seven main Ionian Islands, although it is distant from the main group.

Type Island

Why go

  • Island in Greece.
  • Served by Kithira Airport (KIT).

History

Kythira, also transliterated as Cythera, Kythera and Kithira, is an island in Greece lying opposite the south-eastern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is traditionally listed as one of the seven main Ionian Islands, although it is distant from the main group. Administratively, it belongs to the Islands regional unit, which is part of the Attica region, despite its distance from the Saronic Islands, around which the rest of Attica is centered. As a municipality, it includes the island of Antikythera to the south.

Airports

Kithira Airport (KIT) 2.2 km to the centre
Kithira Island, I, GR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 4 airlines (Aegean Airlines, Big Sky Airlines, Olympic Airlines, Transavia Holland) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Athens, Kalamata, Zakynthos (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 3 direct destinations
  • Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
  • Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Zakynthos
  • Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
  • Transavia Holland HV (737-700) · 1 route: Kalamata

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Kythira Port
Ferry terminal · 7 km from the centre
Outdoor
Kissamos - Kythira - Kalamata
Ferry route · Lane Sea Lines
Outdoor
Neapoli - Kythira
Ferry route
Outdoor
Kythira - Neapoli
Ferry route
Outdoor
Kissamos (Crete) - Antikythera - Kythera - Gythio
Ferry route · ANEN
Outdoor
Kythira - Antikythira
Ferry route · ANEN
Outdoor
Kythira - Gythio
Ferry route · ANEN
Outdoor
Kissamos - Kythira
Ferry route · Lane Sea Lines
Outdoor
Kythira - Kalamata
Ferry route · Lane Sea Lines
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Kythera (Kithira)
Kythera (Kithira)
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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Kithira Airport (KIT). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KIT has direct flights to 3 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Athens, Kalamata, Zakynthos). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Kythira Port, 7 km); routes include Kissamos - Kythira - Kalamata, Neapoli - Kythira, Kythira - Neapoli.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kythera (Kithira). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.