Chora
The main village, with white houses on the hillside, narrow lanes and windmills. It is a pleasure to wander around.
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Airport · Astypalaia, Greece
Astypalaia JTY
4 km from central Astypalaia. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 4 km
- terminals
- 1
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- IATA · ICAO
- JTY · LGPL
About the airport
Astypalaia Airport is a few kilometres from Chora, the island’s main village, in the Dodecanese. It is a very small airport, with flights mainly from Athens.
Terminals
It has a single, very small terminal. Check-in opens shortly before the flight and walking distances are minimal.
Services
Services are minimal, so bring what you need. There is no railway and no regular public transport to rely on: a taxi or a rental car booked in advance is the most practical choice.
Getting to the city
Taxi
There are few taxis, so it is best to book ahead. The ride to Chora, the main village takes about 15 min.
Airport map
Terminal
A very small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Walking distances are minimal.
Astypalaia
Things to do in Astypalaia
Astypalaia is a small Dodecanese island shaped like a butterfly. Its main village, Chora, white and perched on a hill below a castle, is one of the most picturesque in the Aegean.
Castillo de Chora
A medieval fortress above the village, dating from the Venetian period, with a church inside. It offers fine views over the island.
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Livadia
The beach area next to Chora, with a long beach of pebbles and sand and tavernas nearby. It can be reached on foot from the village.
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Maltezana
A small fishing village on the north coast, with a quiet harbour and a shallow-water beach. Some archaeological remains lie nearby.
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How far is the airport from central Astypalaia?
Astypalaia airport is about 4 km from central Astypalaia.
How do I get from the airport to central Astypalaia?
From Astypalaia airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Astypalaia airport have?
Astypalaia has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Astypalaia?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Chora, the main village of Astypalaia, a few kilometres from the airport: Ввласенко, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Chora: Ввласенко, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castillo de Chora: Ввласенко, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Livadia: FocalPoint, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Maltezana: Zde, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons