Airfield Status
Kythira Island National Airport (Alexandros Aristotelous Onassis) is a smaller airfield used by turboprops and air-taxi flights, handy for Chora (Kythira). The main runway is 02/20 – 1,480 m × 30 m asphalt.
- Runway
- 02/20 – 1,480 m × 30 m asphalt
- Business jets
- No. Short, narrow runway; turboprops and light aircraft
- Opening hours
- Confirm with the airport
- Prior permission (PPR)
- Confirm with the airport
- Telephone
- +30 27360 33297 (airport manager); +30 27360 38395
Hours are as the airport publishes them, and we last checked on 30 Sep 2026. They do change, so ring the airport or ask your operator before you set off.
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Arrival Protocol
Kythira Airport, Kythira, 80200. The nearest major city is Chora (Kythira).
The directions button takes you to the airport's spot on the map.
Ground Movement: journey times to the airport
By road from the middle of each city, without traffic. Allow extra at busy times and for the final approach to the aviation terminal.
| From | Drive | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chora | 40 min | 16 mi · 25 km |
| Kalamata | 4 hr 20 min | 129 mi · 207 km |
| Chania | 10 hr 40 min | 101 mi · 162 km |
Routes: OSRM, with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Operational Notes
Small island airport with scheduled turboprop service from Athens. Contact the airport or a handling agent for permission and opening hours before planning a flight.
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