Travelling from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kalamata Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Kalamata and Thessaloniki follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from KLX to SKG start from 07:50 — the earliest with Aegean Airlines. The last departure is at 21:15 with Aegean Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of five weekly Kalamata Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flights.
Leave enough time to catch your KLX to SKG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Thessaloniki (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a cinch with Aegean Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kalamata Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Aegean Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kalamata Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between KLX and SKG:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kalamata Airport (KLX) to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Right now, ر.ق. 142 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kalamata Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 356. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from KLX to SKG, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Kalamata Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Finding cheap flights from KLX to SKG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kalamata Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport.
Handy information about Kalamata Airport (KLX)
Kalamata Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.0% of flights that take off from KLX arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Kalamata to Kalamata Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Kalamata Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to KLX:
Arriving at Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
Consider staying in a hotel near SKG if you're taking a late Kalamata Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Thessaloniki International Airport rental car and explore Thessaloniki and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Centauro and Record Go are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Thessaloniki International Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) to central Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki International Airport to the centre of Thessaloniki has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Kalamata Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Thessaloniki. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Kalamata Airport to Thessaloniki International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Thessaloniki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from KLX to SKG around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is just one of the many places in Greece waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Thessaloniki. Around 306 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Greece, head for Larisa, about 121 kilometres south of Thessaloniki. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are key reasons to visit.