Kalamata Airport
IATA Code: KLX, ICAO Code: LGKL
Airport location
The airport is located 10 km (5.5 mi) west of Kalamata, near Messini city.
Distance from Kalamata Airport to: | |
Costa Navarino | 45 km |
Foinikounta | 51 km |
Gialova | 42 km |
Githio | 134 km |
Kardamyli | 47 km |
Kyparissia | 62 km |
Koroni | 43 km |
Methoni | 54 km |
Pylos | 43 km |
Sparta | 92 km |
Stoupa | 54 km |
From and To Kalamata Airport
By Public Bus
Travelling to and from Kalamata Airport by bus is convenient, with good connections between the Airport and Kalamata.
The bus pick up and drop off point is located close to the terminal building.
Bus rides between the airport and Kalamata take 20 – 25 minutes.
Bus Timetable: ktelmessinias.gr/en/
Contact Information:
✆ Telephone | +30 27210 - 28581 |
info@ktelmessinias.gr | |
✉ Postal address | KTEL Messinias, 24100, Artemidos 7, Kalamata, Greece |
By Taxi
There is a taxi rank directly in front of the Arrivals Hall. Alternatively, you may choose to pre-book a taxi to pick you up at the airport.
The driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall holding a sign with your name on it.
Passengers arriving by taxi will be dropped off directly outside the Terminal building.
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Car Hire
Renting a vehicle lets you travel at your own leisure and get to the spots you want to visit quickly and hassle-free.
The following companies have a desk in the airport arrivals terminal and cars based on site.
Company | Telephone | |
Avis | +30 27210 - 66190 | kalamata.ap@avis.gr |
Enterprise | +30 27210 - 99698 | airportkalamata@enterprise.gr |
Hertz | +30 27210 - 63498 | stkalDT@Hertz.gr |
Sixt Rent a car | +30 27210 - 69616 | diskkalamata@sixt.gr |
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Car Rental Tips
1. Book your car rental vehicle in advance. Pre-booking your car ensures you will get a better price, a wider choice of cars and the guarantee that it will be waiting for you when you arrive at the airport.
In that way, you will save time waiting at the airport’s counters and secure the most affordable rates as well as the car of your choice.
2. A credit card is required as a form of security deposit.
3. Before you drive away make sure any damage on the car is recorded on the paperwork the company has given you.
Flight Status (Arrivals - Departures)
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airportia.com//kalamata-airport/
Cheap flights and offers
Book Cheap Flights direct at the official Aegean and Transavia websites:
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Facts and Information about Kalamata
Kalamata is the second most populous city of the Peloponnese peninsula, after Patras, in southern Greece and the largest city of the homonymous administrative region.
The 2011 census recorded 69.849 inhabitants for the wider Kalamata Municipality.
It lies along the Nedon River at the head of the Gulf of Messenia. Kalamata is situated at the site of ancient Farai.
Best places to visit in Kalamata: Old Town, Church of Ypapantis, Archaeological Museum of Messenia, Central Food Market, Castle of Kalamata (or kastro), Folklore and History Museum, Kalamata Beach and Coast.
Useful Links:
Accomodation: Trivago
Tourist Attractions: visitgreece.gr/en/kalamata
Kalamata Weather forecast: meteo.gr/kalamata
Airport Contact Information
✆ Telephone | +30 27210 - 63805 |
📠 Fax | +30 27210 - 69837 |
d5ith@hcaa.gr | |
✉ Postal address | Kalamata Airport, P.C.24200, Messini, Greece |
General Info about Kalamata Airport
Kalamata Airport is the eighteenth busiest airport in Greece by passenger traffic. In 2023, it handled 302.578 passengers.
It is used by over 15 airlines flying to more than 26 destinations in 10 different countries.
It has one runway (with a length of 2.703m), along with one Terminal which covers 2.450 square meters. Kalamata airport opened in 1959.
Facilities:
There are snack bars in the terminal building (telephone +30 27210 - 63833) and a Duty Free Shop (telephone +30 27210 - 69576).
Airport Operation Hours:
The airport operates under limited hours, depending on the day of the week and the season.
Parking:
There is a parking lot with 60 parking spaces very close to the terminal.
Alternative airports near Kalamata:
Araxos International Airport (178 km), Athens International Airport (261 km)
Airport Name:Kalamata Airport is named after Vassilis C. Constantakopoulos (1935-2011), a Greek Captain, Shipowner and Entrepreneur.