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Gateway to the legendary island of Kithira, Greece.
Location
Kithira Island, Greece
Kithira Airport (IATA: KIT, ICAO: LGKC) is a small regional airport serving Kithira Island, located in the Ionian Sea off the southern tip of the Peloponnese in Greece. The airport primarily handles domestic flights connecting the island to Athens and other Greek destinations, supporting both residents and seasonal tourists.
The airport is operated under the Fraport Greece concession, which manages 14 regional Greek airports. It sees significantly increased traffic during the summer months due to tourism, while operating at a reduced schedule in the winter.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building suited to its regional, low-volume passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Taxis are the primary means of ground transport from the airport to the main towns of Kithira, including Chora and Kapsali.
Airlines here
Sky Express and Olympic Air operate scheduled domestic routes connecting Kithira to Athens.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is managed by Fraport Greece as part of a concession covering 14 regional Greek airports.
- ›Kithira is associated in mythology with the goddess Aphrodite, adding cultural significance to the island.
- ›The airport primarily serves summer seasonal demand from tourists and Greek diaspora visitors.
- ›The runway is relatively short, limiting operations to smaller turboprop and regional jet aircraft.
- ›Kithira Island has a significant population of diaspora Australians who visit during summer months.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
