Alexander the Great Airport serves Kavala, a port city in eastern Macedonia, approximately 30 km from the city centre.
Kavala is known for its Ottoman-era historic centre and as the access point to Thassos Island, known for its white sand beaches.
How to get to Alexander the Great International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to KVA
Parking near Alexander the Great International Airport
Not far from the terminal there is a parking area of modest size.
The parking is free from direct surveillance, with modest rates.
How to get to Kavala from KVA
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Alexander the Great International Airport
Some car rental operators have counters in the arrivals area, useful for reaching Thasos and the coast.
A credit card in the driver's name is required for the deposit, along with a driver's license and passport.
Hotels near Alexander the Great International Airport
Kavala - historic centre and Kalamitsa
No train or scheduled bus to the airport: the only option is a taxi or a rental car, about 30 km and 30-45 minutes on the main road towards Chrysoupoli.
Best for: Travellers based in the old town or on the Kalamitsa seafront, who accept a 30-45 minute transfer from the airport.
- The historic centre (Panagia) and the harbour remain the reference point for ferries to Thasos and the nearby islands
- Kalamitsa, a few minutes from the centre, has a blue-flag sandy beach
- Without your own car, you depend entirely on taxis, even just for the trip from the airport
- Most of the accommodation found is private flats, not traditional hotels: few on-site services
Recommended hotels
- 11 Diamond Drive, Luxury Bright & Quiet City Center Loft A loft in the centre of Kavala, a few steps from the old town and the ferry port to Thasos. View availability
- Apartments@Tsiantas Flats in Kalamitsa, about 2.5 km from the centre of Kavala, on the beach awarded the blue flag. View availability
Airport services
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Lounges & relaxation
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Terminal guide
During summer months, traffic increases noticeably compared to the terminal's modest size.
Those traveling on flights should allow 1.5–2 hours of buffer time.
Map of Alexander the Great International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. How do you get to the island of Thassos from Kavala airport?
By ferry from Keramoti, which is closer to the airport than the port of Kavala: always check the seasonal schedules.
Q. What to see in Kavala?
The Ottoman-era historic center, with the famous Kamares aqueduct, among the city's symbols.
Q. Why is Kavala's historic center linked to the tobacco trade?
Kavala was for decades one of the main Ottoman and European ports for tobacco exports: in the Panagia district, at the foot of the castle, you can still see the old warehouses and merchants' mansions that enriched the city between the 19th and 20th centuries.
Q. Is Thassos known for its beaches?
Yes, the island is famous for its white sand beaches and turquoise sea, among the most beautiful in northern Greece.
Flight board
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