Getting from Astypalaia to Kylini

If you are heading to Kylini from Astypalaia you are making your way from a butterfly-shaped island between the Cyclades and 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 Astypalaia to Kylini. Getting there means taking the ferry from Astypalaia to Piraeus, which runs around 5 times a week and takes around 8 to 12 hours, and then driving west to Kylini, which takes around 3 to 3.5 hours from Athens via the E65 motorway and Patras. Alternatively fly from Astypalaia to Athens and then drive to Kylini.

Getting there by air

Kylini has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Astypalaia has its own small airport with connections from Athens. Flying from Astypalaia 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 beyond the initial Athens connection. In Greece, airlines do not operate direct inter island flights.

Your best option

Fly from Astypalaia 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 ferry from Astypalaia to Piraeus and drive west to Kylini via Patras.