What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cythera?

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Cythera is to fly which costs €45 - €210 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cythera?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Cythera is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs €45 - €210.

How far is it from Istanbul to Cythera?

The distance between Istanbul and Cythera is 786 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Cythera without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Cythera without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 24h 30m and costs €110 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Cythera?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Istanbul to Cythera, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cythera?

Cythera is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 8:13 AM in Istanbul and 7:13 AM in Cythera.

Where can I stay near Cythera?

There are 181+ hotels available in Cythera.

Istanbul to Cythera - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Cythera by plane, bus, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Istanbul
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kythira (KIT)plane IST - KIT
6h 42m
€45–210
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Athensbus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Piraeus to Kýthiracarferry
24h 30m
€119–158
Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Alexandroupoli Evros Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Kythira (KIT)plane AXD - KIT
9h 42m
€89–290
Bus, car ferry via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Pireausbus
3. Take the bus from Peiraias to Neápolisbus
4. Take the car ferry from Neápolis to Kýthiracarferry
30h 20m

Istanbul (IST) to Kythira (KIT) flights

8Weekly Planes

4h 37mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Cythera.

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Distance: 785.7 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Cythera, Greece?

Sky Express, Turkish Airlines, and Olympic Air fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kythira (KIT) once daily.

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How to get fromIstanbul to Cytheraby plane, bus or car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Istanbul to Cythera by plane, bus, or car ferry

Fly from Istanbul

Bus, car ferry

Bus to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly

Bus, car ferry via Thessaloníki