Kythira – Antikythira
Ferries to Ionian Islands
Kythira – Antikythira
Ferries to Ionian Islands
SeaJets provides the ferry from Kythira to Antikythira. Kythira Antikythira ferries cost between 15€ and 65€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Kythira Antikythira ferries.
The first Kythira Antikythira ferry typically departs from Kythira at around 02:40. The last ferry usually departs at 22:10.
The Kythira Antikythira ferry trip can take around 1 hour 50 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 2 weekly sailings from Kythira to Antikythira provided by SeaJets. Timetables can change from season to season.
Kythira Antikythira ferry prices typically range between 15€* and 65€*. The average price is typically 30€*. The cheapest Kythira Antikythira ferry prices start from 15€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 23€*. The average price for a car is 65€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Kythira to Antikythira is approximately 28.6 miles (46.0km) or 24.9 nautical miles.
Yes, SeaJets ferries allow cars on board ferries between Kythira and Antikythira. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Kythira and Antikythira.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with SeaJets ferries between Kythira and Antikythira.
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Kythira to Antikythira.
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| Kythira - Antikythira Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Greece | |
| Destination Country | Greece | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Lane Sea Lines & SeaJets | |
| Average Price | 44 €* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1h 40m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 20:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:10 | |
| Distance | 24 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-08-12.
The wonderful beaches and exciting contrasts of Kythira, a Greek island near the southern mainland, have transformed it into a popular destination for tourists looking for a relaxing time in the sun. Despite the fact that an airport lies on the island, the ferry remains the easiest and most convenient way to get to Kythira. Many of the major travel companies will not include the airport in their travel deals, causing flights to be relatively expensive. The island isn’t particularly close to any of the other well-known islands, as a result the best way to get to Kythira is by ferry from Athens. It’s also an ideal way to witness the stunning scenery and idyllic surroundings that belong the Greek islands. The island was a popular destination for Australians during the 20th Century, and many ended up emigrating there. Consequently, many visitors are surprised to hear the locals speaking English with a slight Australian twang in their accent. Many suggest the reason so many Australians ended up staying is because of the similar climate and landscapes – there are myriad of waterfalls and rockpools dotted around the island. As well as the waterfalls, there are many beaches that are prime for swimming in the crystal clear waters. The port, located in Diakofti, has undergone a recent renovation in an attempt to improve the infrastructure of the island, with a new road being built linking the rest of the town with the port. Unlike many of the Greek Islands, Kythira is relatively far away and the ferry routes can take up to three hours. The most common crossing is to the capital city of Athens, providing the gateway onto mainland Greece.
Sitting alone in the crystalline waters of the Aegean Sea, equidistant from the coasts of Crete and the Peloponnese region of Greece, is the small island of Antikythira. This rugged kite-shaped outcrop of land is sparsely populated and almost entirely covered in Mediterranean scrubland that rises over its steep hills and rocky cliffs that line the shore. Due to its prime location between Africa and Europe, Antikythira is a natural rest-stop for migratory birds travelling overseas. The island is also the world’s largest breeding ground of the elegant Eleonora's falcon and has become an important research outpost for those studying the species. The port of Antikythira is found to the north of the island. The passenger terminal here consists of a pier that sits at the base of a narrow inlet of the ocean, just along from a small, hill-top marina. A number of Lane Sea Lines services leave from the port throughout the week, heading to a variety of destinations. Three services sail towards the Greek mainland, stopping at the island of Kythira, the south-coast town of Gythion and the city of Piraeus further north. Another service travels in the opposite direction, following a route that spans the glittering Antikythira strait to the town of Kissamos on the north-western peninsula of Crete.
