Kamares Aqueduct
A long arched aqueduct from the 16th century that crosses the city and is one of its symbols.
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Airport · Kavala, Greece
Kavala Alexander the Great KVA
18 km from central Kavala. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
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- 18 km
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About the airport
Kavala Alexander the Great Airport (Megas Alexandros) is near Chrysoupoli, some 25-30 km east of the city of Kavala, in northern Greece. It is the gateway to Kavala, the island of Thasos and the ancient site of Philippi.
Terminals
A small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It handles domestic flights and, in summer, seasonal international flights.
Services
Facilities are basic, as you would expect at a small airport, so it is best to bring what you need. To get to Kavala, a taxi or a rental car is the most practical option.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal. The drive to Kavala takes about 25-30 min.
Airport map
Terminal
A small terminal, with arrivals and departures in the same building. It handles domestic flights and, in summer, seasonal international flights.
Kavala
Things to do in Kavala
Kavala is a port city in eastern Macedonia, on the Aegean, built up a hillside below a fortress. It is the gateway to the island of Thasos and the ancient site of Philippi.
Kavala Fortress
The fortress above the old town, with walls and towers overlooking the harbour.
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Panagia
The old quarter, on a peninsula jutting into the sea, with narrow streets and views of the harbour.
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Philippi
The ruins of ancient Philippi, a UNESCO World Heritage site a short drive from the city, with a theatre and Roman remains.
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How far is the airport from central Kavala?
Kavala Alexander the Great airport is about 18 km from central Kavala.
How do I get from the airport to central Kavala?
From Kavala Alexander the Great airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Kavala Alexander the Great airport have?
Kavala Alexander the Great has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Kavala?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- The terminal building: User:Sakis79 (talk), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Inside the terminal: User:Sakis79 (talk), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- The modern front of the terminal: Felix Riehle, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kamares Aqueduct: thintruman from UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kavala Fortress: Explorer1940, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Panagia: Patrik Kunec, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Philippi: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons