Getting from Arki to Kylini

If you are heading to Kylini from Arki you are making your way from one of the smallest inhabited islands in the Dodecanese to a port town on the northwestern Peloponnese coast, on the opposite side of Greece. 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 Arki to Kylini. Arki is connected to Patmos, Leros, Lipsi, Kalymnos and occasionally Rhodes and Samos, with services running a limited number of times per week. Getting to Kylini means taking the ferry from Arki to Leros, 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. Arki has no airport either. Taking the local ferry from Arki to Leros, 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 local ferry from Arki to Leros, fly to Athens and drive west to Kylini via the E65 motorway through Corinth and Patras. It is the most practical approach. Check the ferry schedule from Arki carefully before booking your flights as services run only a limited number of times per week. If you are traveling with a car, take the ferry from Arki through the Dodecanese network to Piraeus and drive west to Kylini via Patras.