Getting from Antikythera to Kasos

If you are heading to Kasos from Antikythera you are making your way from one of the most remote islands in Greece to the southernmost island in the Dodecanese group, on the opposite side of the country. It has a maritime history that produced some of Greece's most celebrated sea captains and an authenticity that comes from being almost entirely off the tourist circuit.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Antikythera to Kasos. Antikythera's ferry connections are limited to Kythira, Piraeus, Kissamos in Crete and occasional ports on the southern Peloponnese. Getting to Kasos by sea means taking the overnight ferry from Antikythera to Piraeus and then boarding the Piraeus to Kasos ferry, which runs 3 to 5 times a week and takes around 13 to 17 hours. Flying via Rhodes is considerably more practical for most travelers.

Getting there by air

Kasos has its own small airport with connections from Athens via Rhodes. Antikythera has no airport, only a helipad. Taking the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, flying to Athens and then Athens to Rhodes and Rhodes to Kasos gives a total journey time of around 6 to 7 hours. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, fly to Athens and then fly to Rhodes and connect to Kasos by air or local ferry. Check the schedule carefully as the Kasos service runs a limited number of times per week. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Antikythera to Piraeus and board the overnight Piraeus to Kasos ferry, which takes your vehicle and arrives in around 13 to 17 hours depending on the route.