Pothia
The island's capital and main port, with colourful houses around the bay and a lively waterfront.
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Airport · Kalymnos, Greece
Kalymnos JKL
4 km from central Kalymnos. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 4 km
- terminals
- 1
- local time
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- IATA · ICAO
- JKL · LGKY
About the airport
Kalymnos Airport is in the north-west of the island of Kalymnos, in the Dodecanese. It is a small airport, with flights mainly to Athens.
Terminals
It has a single, very small terminal. Check-in opens shortly before the flight and walking distances are minimal.
Services
Services are minimal, so bring what you need. There is no railway and no regular public transport to rely on: a taxi or a rental car booked in advance is the most practical choice.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis serve the airport; in small places it is best to book ahead.
Airport map
Terminal
A very small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. Walking distances are minimal.
Kalymnos
Things to do in Kalymnos
Kalymnos is a mountainous Dodecanese island, known for its sponge-diving tradition and for its climbing cliffs, which attract climbers from all over the world. Its capital and port is Pothia.
Castillo de Chora
A medieval fortress on a hill next to Chora, the island's former capital, with wide views over the interior of Kalymnos.
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Telendos
A small island off the west coast of Kalymnos, very quiet and without cars, reached by a short boat ride.
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Valle de Vathy
A green, fertile valley on the island's east coast, ending in a narrow bay with a small harbour.
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How far is the airport from central Kalymnos?
Kalymnos airport is about 4 km from central Kalymnos.
How do I get from the airport to central Kalymnos?
From Kalymnos airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Kalymnos airport have?
Kalymnos has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Kalymnos?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- View from the airport towards the island of Telendos: Egmontaz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pothia: Tomisti, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castillo de Chora: Hellerhoff, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Telendos: Tofinobo24, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Valle de Vathy: Egmontaz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons