Airport

SPJ Sparti Airport

Sparti Airport (SPJ) serves Nafplio, about 70 km south 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.

IATASPJ
ICAOLGSP
ServesNafplio
From centre71 km
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Elevation152 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Sparti Airport to Nafplio

The airport is about 70 km south of Nafplio, about 74 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: €69–€110.

Tipping: Round up; no fixed percentage.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~52 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~74 min€69–€110
Private transfer~74 minfixed upfront
Car rental~74 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From SPJ 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.)
Monemvasia57 km80 min€56–€89
Athens154 km162 min€147–€233
At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Sparti 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 Sparti Airport

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

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Sparti 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 70 km south of Nafplio, about 74 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Sparti Airport to Nafplio?
Roughly €69–€110 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Sparti 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 Sparti 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 Sparti 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.
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 Sparti 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 Sparti Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026