Why go
- Greek island in the Aegean Sea.
History
Patmos is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. It is famous as the place where, according to Christian belief, John of Patmos received the vision found in the Book of Revelation of the New Testament, and where the book was written.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Aegean Airlines A3 (DH8) · 3 routes: Astypalaia, Athens, Kalymnos
- Olympic Airlines OA (DH8) · 3 routes: Astypalaia, Athens, Kalymnos
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. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Patmos, Greece — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Patmos, 0.6 km); routes include Arkoi - Patmos, Leipsoi - Patmos, Fournoi - Patmos.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Patmos, Greece. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.