Kalamata Airport - Flight Information and Guide (KLX)

Kalamata Airport serves Messenia in southern Peloponnese, approximately 8 km from the city centre.

Kalamata is known for its celebrated black olives and as the access point to the Mani Peninsula and the beaches of Voidokilia and Elafonisos.

Content verified on 03/09/2026

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How to get to Kalamata Airport

Kalamata city centre is approximately 8 km from the airport: the transfer takes approximately 15 minutes by taxi.

By Car

Those who arrive by car reach Kalamata city centre in about 15 minutes.

By Train

Southern Peloponnese does not have a direct railway connection for the airport.

By Bus

A bus connects the airport to Kalamata city centre with regular services; ticket approximately 1.50-1.80 euros.

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Tips It is advisable to rent a car to explore the Mani Peninsula and the more remote beaches in the area, which are not always well served by public transport.

Average travel time to KLX

TrainNot available

Shuttle bus20 minutes

Taxi / Private hire15-18 minutes

Parking near Kalamata Airport

A small parking lot is available a short distance from the terminal.

There is no valet parking service, but the costs are modest.

How to get to Kalamata from KLX

By Train

Southern Peloponnese does not have a direct railway connection for the airport.

By Bus

The bus connects the airport to central Kalamata in approximately 20 minutes; approximately 1.50-1.80 euro.

By Taxi

Official taxis await in the arrivals area, with meter-based government-regulated fares: approximately 13 euro during the day, 16.50 euro at night for the city center.

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Car rental at Kalamata Airport

Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, essential for exploring the Mani peninsula.

You'll need a driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit.

Hotels near Kalamata Airport

Kalamata Airport is about 9 km from the city centre, with no train or dedicated shuttle: only taxis (about 20 euros, 10-15 minutes) or the local KTEL Messinias buses, which however run on irregular schedules and shouldn't be relied on for a dawn flight. Those visiting only the city can stay in the historic centre, a few steps from the castle and the Navarinou seafront; those instead aiming for the wider Messinia region - the Mani peninsula, Ancient Messene, the coastal beaches - usually rent a car at the airport, and the hotel's location matters less than having wheels.

City centre

Kalamata, historic centre and seafront

From the airport, the taxi takes 10-15 minutes for the 9 km to the centre (about 20 euros); the local KTEL Messinias buses connect the airport and the city but run infrequently, not to be relied on for the first flights of the morning.

Best for: Travellers who want the castle, the lanes of the old town and the marina promenade within easy reach, with the sea still just a few minutes on foot.

Pros

The Byzantine-Frankish castle, the old town's agora and the central market can be visited on foot
More choice of taverns and cafés than any area closer to the airport

Cons

No direct, frequent connection with the airport: even from here you need a taxi
Some listings tagged as 'Kalamata' are actually in Mikra Mantinia, on the coast to the south, 15-25 minutes further away: the exact location should be checked before booking

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