Ikaria · Getting there
Ikaria has no direct flights from abroad, which is part of why it has kept its rhythm. Most people fly to Athens and either take a short hop on a small plane or the ferry from Piraeus. Another way is to fly to Samos and take a boat across.
By plane
Faros, at the north-east tip, 12 km from Agios Kirykos
Small planes from Athens, about 50 minutes, most days in summer and a few times a week in winter. Nothing direct from abroad.
Into town: There's no airport bus. Book a taxi or pick up a hire car at the airport. It's about 20 minutes to Agios Kirykos and over an hour to Armenistis.
By ferry
Ferries from Piraeus, the port of Athens, about 40 minutes from the city centre by metro.
Piraeus (Athens) Agios Kirykos or Evdilos
Via Syros and Mykonos. Get off at Evdilos for the north coast and Armenistis.
Island hopping
Agios Kirykos or Evdilos Samos
Samos has direct flights from Europe, so this is a good way in.
Agios Kirykos Fourni
Small boats to a fishing island famous for its lobster.
Agios Kirykos Patmos & the Dodecanese
When you land
Rent before you land
Buses are rare and the island is steep. Book a car or scooter ahead in summer, because they run out.
Pick the right port
Agios Kirykos is closest to Therma and the south. Evdilos is closest to Armenistis, Nas and the north.
Watch the wind
In August the meltemi can delay or cancel ferries. Leave a spare day before an international flight.
Times and frequencies are typical for the summer season and change every year. Check the current timetable before you book.
Rooms with a view, picked for how they feel, not for star ratings.
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