Travelling from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kalamata Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 50 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Kalamata.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your KLX to ATH flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Aegean Airlines is your gateway to exploring Athens (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Greece!). Browse the direct flights from Kalamata Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Aegean Airlines on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kalamata Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between KLX and ATH include:
Thessaloniki International Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
Orio al Serio International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, $38 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kalamata Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $177. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from KLX to ATH, reserve your trip six months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Kalamata Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from KLX to ATH.
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Handy information about Kalamata Airport (KLX)
Kalamata Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.0% of flights that take off from KLX reach their destination on time.
Kalamata Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Kalamata. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to KLX? If you've booked an early flight from Kalamata Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel close to ATH if you have a late Kalamata Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and venture far and wide through Athens and beyond.
Booking your ride from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
From Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, Athens is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kalamata Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from Kalamata Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KLX to ATH around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Greece just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.