Kasos · Getting there
Kasos sits at the end of the line, the southernmost island of the Dodecanese, between the eastern tip of Crete and Karpathos. You can fly in on a small propeller plane that lands on a short runway by the sea just west of Fry, or come by ferry to the port of Fry, on the line that links Piraeus, Crete, Karpathos, Chalki and Rhodes. In between, a local boat crosses to Pigadia on Karpathos. Everything is less frequent in winter, and the wind can stop the boats: allow a spare day before an onward flight.
By plane
The island's airport is a short strip of about 1,000 m on the coast just west of Fry, used by small propeller planes such as the ATR 42. There are no direct international flights: connect in Athens, Rhodes or Crete. The hop from Karpathos takes only a few minutes; it was long counted as the shortest scheduled flight in the world, until Westray to Papa Westray in Orkney took the record in 2008.
On the coast just west of Fry
Small planes to Karpathos, Rhodes and Sitia, with connections to Athens. Check the current timetable: routes and days change by season.
Into town: Fry is a few minutes away by taxi. Ask your rooms to meet you.
In the south of Karpathos, the next island to the north-east
Charter flights from much of Europe in summer, and domestic flights from Athens and Rhodes.
Into town: Take a taxi to the port of Pigadia for the boat to Fry, or catch the short connecting flight to Kasos.
Paradisi, on the west coast of Rhodes
Flights from all over Europe in summer and from Athens all year.
Into town: Connect to a small plane to Kasos, or take the ferry from Rhodes town, which calls at Chalki and Karpathos on the way.
Eastern Crete
Domestic flights, and some seasonal flights from abroad.
Into town: Connect to the small plane to Kasos, or take the ferry from the port of Sitia.
By ferry
Car ferries of ANEK and Blue Star link Kasos with Piraeus, Crete, Karpathos, Chalki and Rhodes, about three times a week from Piraeus. The local boat Kasos Princess crosses to Pigadia on Karpathos, about four times a week in winter and every day in summer, with a weekly summer trip to Sitia. Check the timetable of the week: it changes often.
Piraeus Fry
Car ferry via Crete. A long journey: book a cabin.
Sitia (Crete) Fry
Rhodes Fry
Via Chalki and Karpathos.
Island hopping
Kasos Karpathos (Pigadia)
Karpathos is the big island next door: Olympos village and the north are a day of their own.
Fry Armathia
Day trips to the white sand of Marmara on the uninhabited islet.
When you land
Everything is close
Fry, Panagia, Agia Marina, Arvanitochori, Poli and Emporeios lie within a few kilometres of each other in the north of the island, and you can walk between several of them. The airport is just west of Fry.
Hire a car or a scooter
For Helatros, Agios Georgios Chadion, Agios Mamas and the wild beaches of the west, you need wheels: book ahead in summer, as there are only a few to go round.
Walk the trails
The municipality has marked seven trails, about 54 km in all, over the mountain and down to the coast. Take water and start early: there is almost no shade.
Mind the wind
Kasos lies in open sea between Crete and Karpathos, and strong winds can cancel the boats. Leave a spare day before an onward flight.
Times and frequencies are typical for the summer season and change every year. Check the current timetable before you book.
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