Flying from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kalymnos Airport (JKL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Athens International Airport to Kalymnos Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Choose from four weekly Athens International Airport to Kalymnos Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Sky Express is the earliest you can take. Sky Express operates the latest service of the day at 14:30.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ATH to JKL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Kalymnos (and then discovering more of Greece!) is a breeze with SKY express. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Athens International Airport to Kalymnos Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is SKY express.
SKY express is the most punctual carrier operating ATH to JKL flights.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Athens International Airport to Kalymnos Airport. Kos Airport is a popular stopover on the ATH to JKL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Kalymnos Airport (JKL)
At the moment, R 1,089 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Athens International Airport to Kalymnos Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,572. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from ATH to JKL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Athens International Airport to Kalymnos Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from ATH to JKL is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Athens International Airport to Kalymnos Airport.
Handy information about Athens International Airport (ATH)
76% of flights leaving from Athens International Airport land at their destination on time.
Athens International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Athens. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to ATH? If you've booked an early flight from Athens International Airport to Kalymnos Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kalymnos Airport (JKL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Athens International Airport to Kalymnos Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JKL instead:
Getting from Kalymnos Airport (JKL) to central Kalymnos
Kalymnos Airport to central Kalymnos has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kalymnos Airport (JKL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Athens International Airport to Kalymnos Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Kalymnos. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kalymnos is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Athens International Airport to Kalymnos Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ATH to JKL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've seen Kalymnos, now it's time to discover other corners of Greece. Travel about 306 kilometres north-west to Athens to tick off its leading attractions. From Acropolis of Athens to The Parthenon and Erechtheion, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Greece, head for Larisa, about 499 kilometres north-west of Kalymnos. Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George are highlights.
