Why go
- Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
- Served by Ikaria Airport (JIK).
History
Ikaria, also spelled Icaria, is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, 10 nautical miles (19 km) southwest of Samos. Administratively, Ikaria forms a separate municipality within the Ikaria regional unit, which is part of the North Aegean administrative region.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
- Big Sky Airlines GQ (J41) · 1 route: Limnos
- Olympic Airlines OA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Athens
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ikaria Airport (JIK). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: JIK has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Athens, Limnos). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Άγιος Κήρυκος, 13 km); routes include Manganite - Seychelles, Ikaria (Maganitis) - Ikaria (Agios Kirykos), Ikaria (Trapalo) - Ikaria (Maganitis).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Icaria, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.