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KLX Kalamata Airport

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Kalamata Airport (KLX) serves Nafplio, about 90 km southwest of Nafplio. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAKLX
ICAOLGKL
ServesNafplio
From centre89 km
Non-stop7
Airlines8
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation8 m

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The airport in numbers

Kalamata Airport — facts & history

We pulled Kalamata Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 354,546 passengers in 2022.

Passengers / year
354,546
as of 2022
Elevation
8 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority
Passengers per year, 2013–2022

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Kalamata Airport to Nafplio

The airport is about 90 km southwest of Nafplio, about 93 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Athens: blue Metro line 3 straight to Syntagma, plus the X95 bus all night. Thessaloniki and the island airports are bus-only.

Taxi & apps: Athens has a flat day/night fare to the centre, posted on the rear window. Uber dispatches regular taxis (Uber Taxi); Bolt and FreeNow are active. Estimated fare to the centre: €86–€136.

Tipping: Round up; no fixed percentage.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~65 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~93 min€86–€136
Private transfer~93 minfixed upfront
Car rental~93 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From KLX to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Monemvasia101 km106 min€97–€155
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Which way suits you from Kalamata Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€86–€136 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Kalamata ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Kalamata Airport

Non-stop flights to about 7 destinations, operated by 8 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Aegean Airlines · Air Berlin · Niki · Transavia Holland · Lufthansa · Scandinavian Airlines System · All America · easyJet

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kalamata Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Kalamata Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Kalamata shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kalamata Airport to the centre of Nafplio?
Athens: blue Metro line 3 straight to Syntagma, plus the X95 bus all night. Thessaloniki and the island airports are bus-only. The airport is about 90 km southwest of Nafplio, about 93 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Kalamata Airport to Nafplio?
Roughly €86–€136 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Kalamata Airport?
Athens has a flat day/night fare to the centre, posted on the rear window. Uber dispatches regular taxis (Uber Taxi); Bolt and FreeNow are active.
What's the cheapest way from Kalamata Airport to Nafplio?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Athens: blue Metro line 3 straight to Syntagma, plus the X95 bus all night. Thessaloniki and the island airports are bus-only.
Can I get from Kalamata Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Athens: blue Metro line 3 straight to Syntagma, plus the X95 bus all night. Thessaloniki and the island airports are bus-only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Kalamata Airport?
About 7 destinations, including Vienna, Munich, Stockholm, Duesseldorf. 8 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Kalamata Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Kalamata Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Kalamata Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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