Getting from Antikythera to Kylini

If you are heading to Kylini from Antikythera you are making your way from one of the most remote islands in Greece to a port town on the northwestern Peloponnese coast, on the opposite side of the country. It has a long sandy beach and the medieval castle of Chlemoutsi nearby, one of the best preserved Frankish fortifications in Greece.

Take the ferry

There is no direct ferry from Antikythera to Kylini. Antikythera's ferry connections are limited to Kythira, Piraeus, Kissamos in Crete and occasional ports on the southern Peloponnese. Getting to Kylini means taking the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, flying to Athens and then driving west to Kylini, which takes around 3 to 3.5 hours from Athens via the E65 motorway and Patras.

Getting there by air

Kylini has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Antikythera has no airport, only a helipad. Taking the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, flying to Athens and then driving to Kylini gives a total journey time of around 6 to 7 hours. Flying is not a practical option for this route.

Your best option

Take the ferry from Antikythera to Kythira, fly to Athens and drive west to Kylini via the E65 motorway through Corinth and Patras. It is the most practical approach. If you are traveling with a car, take the overnight ferry from Antikythera to Piraeus and drive west to Kylini via Patras.