Its Kale
A walled citadel over the lake, with an Ottoman mosque and a Byzantine museum inside.
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Ioannina: airports, things to do and where to stay
Ioannina is the capital of Epirus, on the shore of Lake Pamvotida and ringed by mountains, with a walled castle, an Ottoman legacy and the Pindus mountains and the Zagori villages close by.
Ioannina airports
From the airport to central Ioannina
Ioannina King Pyrros airport is about 4 km from central Ioannina.
Taxi
Taxi rank outside the terminal. The ride to central Ioannina takes about 10 min; it is worth agreeing or asking the fare before setting off.
Ioannina
Things to do in Ioannina
Island of Ioannina
A small inhabited island in Lake Pamvotida, with monasteries and tavernas, reached by boat from the shore.
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Vikos Gorge
A deep canyon in Zagori, a classic hiking destination a short drive from Ioannina.
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Kipi Bridges
Arched stone bridges typical of the Zagori villages, set among forests and mountains.
Tickets →Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Ioannina?
Ioannina is served by Ioannina King Pyrros (IOA).
How far is the airport from central Ioannina?
Ioannina King Pyrros airport is about 4 km from central Ioannina.
How do I get from the airport to central Ioannina?
From Ioannina King Pyrros airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Ioannina?
Highlights of Ioannina include Its Kale, Island of Ioannina, Vikos Gorge, and Kipi Bridges.
Photo credits
- Its Kale: Christos23, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Island of Ioannina: Konstantinos Stampoulis (el:User:Geraki), CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Vikos Gorge: Pudelek, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kipi Bridges: Erik1980, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons