Kalamata International Airport
Also known as: Kalamata Airport, Captain Vassilis Constantakopoulos Airport.
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Kalamata International Airport "Captain Vassilis Constantakopoulos" (KLX) is the airport for Kalamata and the southern Peloponnese, in Greece. It sits between Kalamata and Messini, on the EO82 road, a short drive west of the city. It is a small airport, with about 280,000 passengers in 2018, the latest year the source gives.
Aegean Airlines has a base here, flying year-round to Thessaloniki and seasonally to Athens, Heraklion, Munich and Stockholm. In summer, Condor, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, Wizz Air and others add flights from Germany, the UK, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France and Scandinavia.
All flights use one terminal, built in 1991 on the east side of the runway. The airfield is shared with a Hellenic Air Force base and training center.
From the airport, most visitors head into Kalamata, west to Pylos, Costa Navarino and the Messinian coast, south to Kardamyli, Stoupa and the Mani peninsula, or to Ancient Messene.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (state-owned)
- Runways
One in use (17R/35L)
- Passengers per year
About 280,000 in 2018 (latest available)
- Use
Shared with a Hellenic Air Force base
Arrival tips for Kalamata International Airport
All flights arrive at the single terminal. Flights from Athens and other Schengen countries arrive without passport checks. If you come from outside the Schengen area, for example from the UK or Switzerland, you queue at passport control, where non-EU visitors are registered in the EU's Entry/Exit System. The terminal is small, so arrival is usually quick.
Once you have your bags, head outside. Buses run between the airport and Kalamata in about 20–25 minutes, from a stop near the terminal, and taxis are available. There is no train. Public transport to the rest of the region is limited, so most visitors heading to Pylos, Costa Navarino or the Mani use a taxi, a pre-booked car or a rental car. Pre-booked drivers usually meet you outside arrivals.
Greece is on Eastern European Time (EET), two hours ahead of the UK, and uses the euro.
Ground transportation
Public transport is limited, so most visitors use a taxi, pre-booked car or rental car.
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Book a transfer from KLXPrivate transfer
A pre-booked car meets you outside arrivals, the easiest option for Costa Navarino, Pylos, Stoupa, Kardamyli and villas in the Mani.
Taxi from Kalamata airport
Taxis serve the airport. Kalamata is a short ride; resorts on the coast take longer.
Bus to Kalamata
Buses run between the airport and Kalamata in about 20–25 minutes, from a stop near the terminal.
Car rental
Rental cars are a popular way to explore the Peloponnese.
Terminals
Terminal
One terminal for all flights, built in 1991 on the east side of the runway.
Airlines and destinations
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kalamata airport from Kalamata?
Kalamata Airport sits between Kalamata and Messini, a short drive west of the city. Buses reach Kalamata in about 20 to 25 minutes, and taxis and pre-booked cars are quicker.
How do I get from Kalamata airport to Costa Navarino?
Costa Navarino is on the west coast of Messinia, near Pylos. There is no direct public transport, so most visitors use a pre-booked transfer, a taxi or a rental car from the airport.
How do I get from Kalamata airport to the Mani?
Kardamyli, Stoupa and the Mani peninsula are southeast of Kalamata along the coast road. A pre-booked car, taxi or rental car is the practical way, as buses are limited.
Which airlines fly to Kalamata?
Aegean Airlines has a base at Kalamata, with year-round flights to Thessaloniki and seasonal flights to Athens and European cities. In summer, Condor, easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair and Wizz Air add routes from across Europe.
Is there a train to Kalamata airport?
No. The nearby railway line closed in 2011, so the airport is reached only by car, taxi or bus. Buses run between the airport and Kalamata.
Is Kalamata airport busy?
Kalamata is a small airport and is mainly busy in summer, when most international flights run. Arrival is usually quick, but taxis can be in demand when several flights land together.