Getting from Zakynthos to Kylini

If you are heading to Kylini from Zakynthos you are making the most natural and effortless connection from the island, to the closest mainland port just across the water. 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

The direct ferry from Zakynthos to Kylini runs multiple times daily throughout the year, taking around 1 hour 15 minutes. It is the primary sea connection from Zakynthos to the Greek mainland and one of the most frequent ferry connections in the Ionian. Tickets can be bought at the port and no advance booking is required in most cases, though in peak summer it is worth booking ahead. The ferry carries both passengers and vehicles.

Getting there by air

Kylini has no airport. The nearest airport is Athens. Zakynthos has an international airport with connections from Athens. The direct ferry is the only realistic option for this short connection and at around 1 hour 15 minutes it is one of the most effortless mainland connections in the Ionian.

Your best option

Take the direct ferry from Zakynthos to Kylini. It runs multiple times daily and is the most natural and direct connection from the island. From Kylini you can continue by road to Patras, Corinth, Athens and beyond, or take the ferry to Kefalonia for onward Ionian connections. If you are traveling with a car the ferry takes your vehicle directly to the mainland port.