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Can you fly to Kea (Tzia)?
Kea (Tzia) has no commercial airport. Fly to Athens (ATH) → Lavrio, then finish the trip by ferry.
- Nearest gateway
- Athens (ATH) → Lavrio
- Fastest ferry leg
- 1h ferry
- Athens port
- Lavrio
- From Athens by sea
- 1h (high-speed) to 1h 15m
01Airport status
Does Kea (Tzia) have an airport?
No. Kea (Tzia) has no commercial airport. The nearest flight gateways are Athens (ATH) → Lavrio. Fly into one of them and take the ferry to the island port.
- Direct flights
- None: no runway on Kea (Tzia)
- Best combination
- Fly to Athens (ATH) → Lavrio, then 1h ferry
- Ferry from Lavrio
- Hellenic Seaways, Triton Ferries, Kea Lines1h (high-speed) to 1h 15m · €12–16
02Flight and ferry
Kea (Tzia) transit and ferry connections.
| Route | Fly to | Ferry operator | Ferry time | Typical fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens → Lavrio | ATH | Hellenic Seaways / Triton Ferries | 1h ferry | €12–16 |
Source: Discover Cyclades gateway notes; fares are indicative and set by the operators.
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03Journey at a glance
How to reach Kea (Tzia).
- 01
Fly to Athens
Book a flight arriving at Athens International (ATH).
- 02
Drive to Lavrio port
Rent a car at ATH or take the KTEL bus to Lavrio (50–70 min). Lavrio is closer than Piraeus for Kea.
- 03
Ferry to Kea (Korissia)
Board the 1h ferry to Korissia port. Several daily sailings in summer; fewer in winter.
Practical tips
- 01Book ferry tickets in advance during July-August.
- 02Check if your flight leaves enough buffer time (2h+) to reach the port.
- 03Download the FerryHopper app for live tracking.
04Primary gateways
Your best airport options.
Option 01
Athens → Lavrio
Airport code ATH
Flight
- Airlines
- Aegean Airlines, Olympic Air, SKY express, easyJet, Ryanair
- Airport to port
- Drive or KTEL bus from ATH to Lavrio port (50–70 min southeast of Athens).
Ferry
- Duration
- 1h ferry
- Typical fare
- €12–16
- Frequency
- 3–6 daily in summer
05Who sails
Ferry operators to Kea (Tzia).
| Operator | Vessel type | Frequency | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Ferries | Conventional (Slower) | Daily | Year-round |
| SeaJets | High-Speed | Daily (Summer) | Summer only |
FAQ
Getting to Kea (Tzia): questions.
- No. Kea has no airport. Fly to Athens (ATH), transfer to Lavrio port (50–70 min), then take the 1h ferry to Korissia.
- Lavrio is the closest mainland port to Kea — about 1h ferry vs 3h+ from Piraeus. Most Athenians reach Kea via Lavrio on weekends.
- One-way tickets run €12–16 in 2026 with several daily summer sailings. Book ahead for Friday evening departures.
- Yes. Lavrio–Kea runs year-round with reduced frequency in winter (typically 2–3 sailings daily).
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